Early Years Inclusion Practitioner (0-5) - Family Support

Children & Young People Now Jobs; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandwell Council seeks seven Best Start in Life Inclusion Practitioners to support children aged 0-5 with developmental, additional or emerging needs and their families. Based in one of seven Best Start Family Hubs, you will help identify and respond early, working with families, early years settings, schools and partners.

You will deliver targeted interventions, develop resources, and provide coaching to parents and carers to improve outcomes for children across the borough.

Qualifications

• NNEB, BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education (or equivalent).
• Minimum of two years post-qualification experience with children aged 0-5 with SEND.
• Experience working with SEND in early years settings.
• Experience delivering training to parents and carers.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work with a wide range of professionals and services.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, flexible support to identify and respond to emerging needs in 0-5s.
• Work with parents/caregivers, offering home visits and interventions.
• Support child development through coaching and modelling good practice.
• Assess, plan and deliver activity programmes meeting developmental needs.
• Develop resources demonstrating effective strategies for additional needs.
• Deliver training and support to individuals/groups in early years settings.
• Coordinate provision and ensure support programmes for children with needs.
• Make timely referrals and collaborate with Inclusion Support and partner agencies.
• Complete reports and documentation to high standards and deadlines.

Skills

Experience with SEND in early years

Communication skills

Training delivery to parents

Collaboration with multi-agency teams

Education

NNEB, BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education

Job description

Sandwell Council seeks seven Best Start in Life Inclusion Practitioners to support children aged 0-5 with developmental, additional or emerging needs and their families. Based in one of seven Best Start Family Hubs, you will help identify and respond early, working with families, early years settings, schools and partners.

You will deliver targeted interventions, develop resources, and provide coaching to parents and carers to improve outcomes for children across the borough.