Early Years Inclusion Practitioner — Elevate Every Start

Hampshire County Council; Alton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Best Start Inclusion Practitioner to support 0-5s with emerging or identified needs across the Best Start Family Hub network in East Hampshire and Alton. You’ll work with health, early years, schools and SEND services, identifying needs early, planning appropriate support and tracking progress while following safeguarding and information governance requirements.

The role requires a Level 3 qualification in a related field and experience with SEND; it is a

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in early years, education, health, SEND, child development or related field.
• Experience working with children aged 0-5 with SEND and their families.
• Experience of multi-agency work across education, health and family services.
• Strong knowledge of early child development, early intervention, inclusive practice and SEND pathways.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently.

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 plan appropriate support.
• Collaborate with health, early years, schools, SEND, and partners to coordinate support and improve outcomes.
• Promote inclusive practice across the Best Start Family Hub network and early years settings.
• Maintain accurate records, monitor progress and evaluate impact respecting safeguarding and information governance.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Independent working

Professional judgement

Multi-agency collaboration

Early child development

Early intervention

SEND pathways

Education

Level 3 qualification in early years/related field

Job description

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Best Start Inclusion Practitioner to support 0-5s with emerging or identified needs across the Best Start Family Hub network in East Hampshire and Alton. You’ll work with health, early years, schools and SEND services, identifying needs early, planning appropriate support and tracking progress while following safeguarding and information governance requirements.

The role requires a Level 3 qualification in a related field and experience with SEND; it is a