Early Years Inclusion Practitioner – Best Start

Castle Primary School; Eastleigh; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured EAP

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is hiring a Best Start Inclusion Practitioner at the Eastleigh site (Rookwood Centre). You will support children aged 0-5 with emerging or identified additional needs and work across the Best Start Family Hubs to improve developmental outcomes.

You will collaborate with health, early years, schools and SEND services to coordinate support, promote inclusive practice, and maintain records in line with safeguarding and information governance.

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 skills

Relationship-building

Interpersonal skills

Independent working

Education

Level 3 qualification in early years

Job description

Hampshire County Council is hiring a Best Start Inclusion Practitioner at the Eastleigh site (Rookwood Centre). You will support children aged 0-5 with emerging or identified additional needs and work across the Best Start Family Hubs to improve developmental outcomes.

You will collaborate with health, early years, schools and SEND services to coordinate support, promote inclusive practice, and maintain records in line with safeguarding and information governance.