Early Years Inclusion Lead — Hybrid & Impact

Somerset Council; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

LGPS pension

Hybrid working

Job summary

Somerset County Council is seeking an Early Years Inclusion Lead for the Statutory Virtual School Team in Somerset. The role focuses on transforming outcomes for Children Looked After (CLA) aged 3–18, with a strong emphasis on SEND, inclusion and trauma-informed practice.

You will drive statutory duties, provide expert advice to settings, and lead initiatives to secure high-quality educational outcomes. This is a permanent, 37-hour-per-week role with hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and young people with SEND.
• Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice.
• Experience working in Early Years settings.
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead in transforming lives across Somerset, driving inclusive practice.
• Support statutory duties for Children Looked After (CLA) and PEP meetings.
• Provide expert advice to settings, schools, families and partners.
• Line manage Learning Mentors and promote collaboration.
• Monitor progress, maintain records and use data to inform support.
• Travel across Somerset to meet children, families and carers.

Skills

SEND knowledge

Early Years experience

Partnership working

Data and monitoring

Education

Degree-level qualification

Job description

Somerset County Council is seeking an Early Years Inclusion Lead for the Statutory Virtual School Team in Somerset. The role focuses on transforming outcomes for Children Looked After (CLA) aged 3–18, with a strong emphasis on SEND, inclusion and trauma-informed practice.

You will drive statutory duties, provide expert advice to settings, and lead initiatives to secure high-quality educational outcomes. This is a permanent, 37-hour-per-week role with hybrid working arrangements.