Early Years Inclusion Mentor

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Agile working

Generous leave

Vivup benefits

Job summary

Warwickshire County Council's Early Years Inclusion and SEND team is seeking four fixed-term Inclusion Mentor posts to March 2028. The role concentrates on building confidence and inclusive practice in early years settings and schools through coaching, mentoring and practical advice with regular countywide travel.

Candidates need a Level 3 qualification or above and must speak accurate English to the public.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification relevant to the role, NVQ Level 3 or above.

Responsibilities

• Building capacity and inclusive practice with early years settings
• Mentoring and coaching staff and leaders in settings and schools
• Giving practical advice on strategies, resources and ordinarily available provision
• Supporting early intervention and effective SEND Support
• Working alongside early years settings within the Experts at Hand offer
• Working with early years staff and a range of other professionals
• Working as part of the team around the child
• Sharing creative approaches and influencing practice through training and coaching
• Travelling across the county as required

Skills

Influence & coaching

Working under pressure

Public speaking

Education

NVQ Level 3+

Job description

One of four fixed-term Inclusion Mentor posts to March 2028 in Warwickshire County Council's Early Years Inclusion and SEND team. The work centres on building the confidence and inclusive practice of early years settings and schools through coaching, mentoring and practical advice on strategies and ordinarily available provision. Part of the Experts at Hand offer, each post covers one area of the county and involves regular travel. Candidates need a Level 3 qualification or above and must speak accurate English to the public.

What the job involves

• Building capacity and inclusive practice with early years settings
• Mentoring and coaching staff and leaders in settings and schools
• Giving practical advice on strategies, resources and ordinarily available provision
• Supporting early intervention and effective SEND Support
• Working alongside early years settings within the Experts at Hand offer
• Working with early years staff and a range of other professionals
• Working as part of the team around the child
• Sharing creative approaches and influencing practice through training and coaching
• Travelling across the county as required

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification relevant to the role, NVQ Level 3 or above

Experience

• Recent successful experience as a teaching assistant or similar role with pupils facing barriers to learning, ideally in early years
• Significant post-qualification mainstream experience with up-to-date knowledge of SEND practice
• Experience working with early years and school staff to strengthen early intervention and inclusive approaches

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to influence, coach and support staff and leaders in schools and early years settings
• Ability to work under pressure, meet unpredictable deadlines and manage competing demands
• Ability to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public

Checks & eligibility

• Relevant Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

What’s offered

• Generous pension scheme with employer contribution typically around 19%
• Pension scheme benefits for members and dependants
• Agile working
• Generous annual leave, bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas
• Access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform