Early Years Inclusion Practitioner (0-5)

Community Care Live; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Community Care Live is seeking a Best Start Inclusion Practitioner to support young children aged 0-5 with emerging or identified additional needs. You'll work across the Best Start Family Hubs network, champion inclusion and help ensure every child has the best possible start in life.

You'll collaborate with health, education and SEND services, deliver early intervention, maintain records and ensure safeguarding compliance while promoting access to early education entitlements and smooth

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or higher in a relevant field.
• Experience working with children aged 0-5 with SEND and their families.
• Experience of multi-agency collaboration 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 sound professional judgement.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support, advice and interventions to families with children aged 0-5 with emerging or identified needs.
• Use evidence-based observation and screening tools to identify needs early and plan appropriate support.
• Collaborate with health, early years, schools, SEND and community partners to coordinate support and improve outcomes.
• Promote inclusive practice across the Best Start Family Hub network and ensure access to early education entitlements.
• Maintain accurate records, monitor progress and evaluate impact with safeguarding and information governance in mind.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Interpersonal skills

Professional judgement

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Community Care Live is seeking a Best Start Inclusion Practitioner to support young children aged 0-5 with emerging or identified additional needs. You'll work across the Best Start Family Hubs network, champion inclusion and help ensure every child has the best possible start in life.

You'll collaborate with health, education and SEND services, deliver early intervention, maintain records and ensure safeguarding compliance while promoting access to early education entitlements and smooth