Early Years Inclusion Champion

Hampshire County Council; Aldershot; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured EAP

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is recruiting a Best Start Inclusion Practitioner to help young children aged 0-5 with emerging needs access early support across the Best Start Family Hubs network. You will champion inclusion and help ensure every child has the best possible start in life.

This role involves direct work with children and families, building partnerships with health, education and SEND, and contributing to a coordinated, responsive support system to improve developmental outcomes.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in early years, education, health, SEND, child development or a related field.
• Experience of working with children aged 0-5 with SEND and their families.
• Experience of multi-agency working across education, health and family services.
• Strong knowledge of early child development, early intervention, inclusive practice and SEND pathways.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently, manage challenging situations and use sound professional judgement.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support, advice and interventions to families with children aged 0-5 who have emerging or identified additional needs.
• Use evidence-based observation and screening tools to identify needs early and help plan appropriate support.
• Work collaboratively with health, early years, schools, SEND, local parent groups and community and voluntary sector partners to coordinate support and improve outcomes.
• Promote inclusive practice across the Best Start Family Hub network and early years settings, supporting access to early education entitlements and successful transitions into school.
• Maintain accurate records, monitor progress and evaluate impact, ensuring all work is delivered in line with safeguarding and information governance requirements.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Professional judgement

Education

Level 3 qualification in early years/education/health/SEND/child development

Job description

Hampshire County Council is recruiting a Best Start Inclusion Practitioner to help young children aged 0-5 with emerging needs access early support across the Best Start Family Hubs network. You will champion inclusion and help ensure every child has the best possible start in life.

This role involves direct work with children and families, building partnerships with health, education and SEND, and contributing to a coordinated, responsive support system to improve developmental outcomes.