Early Years Inclusion Practitioner — Empowering Every Child

WMJobs; Walsall; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Learning and progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Wellbeing and inclusion focus

Job summary

Walsall Council is recruiting Best Start Inclusion Practitioners to support 0-5 children and their families across Family Hubs and community settings. The role focuses on early identification of developmental and SEND needs and providing practical support and coaching to parents and carers.

You will work with education, health and partner agencies, promote inclusive practice and safeguarding, and help children transition into early education and reception.

Qualifications

• A full and relevant Level 3 qualification or above in early years, education, health, SEND, child development, social care or a related field.
• Experience of working with babies, young children and their families.
• Knowledge of child development, inclusion, SEND and early intervention.
• Experience of supporting children with emerging or identified additional needs.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• The ability to work confidently with families, practitioners and partner agencies.
• Experience of delivering practical support, coaching, interventions or family support.
• A commitment to safeguarding and improving outcomes for children.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day‑to‑day delivery of Walsall’s Best Start in Life inclusion and community engagement programme.
• Lead, supervise and develop the Community Champions, ensuring high‑quality, safe and consistent practice.
• Coordinate activity across Family Hubs, early years, SEND, health, education, family support and community partners to improve access and early identification.
• Ensure children and families experience effective pathways, including timely support and warm handovers between services.
• Monitor performance, quality, safeguarding and equity of reach, using data, family voice and community intelligence to identify areas for improvement.
• Build strong partnerships with services and communities, addressing operational barriers and improving the experience of children and families.
• Support continuous improvement through quality assurance, evaluation, workforce development and evidence‑informed practice.

Skills

Experience with babies and families

Inclusion and SEND knowledge

Strong communication

Relationship building

Education

Level 3 qualification or above in early years/related field

Job description

Walsall Council is recruiting Best Start Inclusion Practitioners to support 0-5 children and their families across Family Hubs and community settings. The role focuses on early identification of developmental and SEND needs and providing practical support and coaching to parents and carers.

You will work with education, health and partner agencies, promote inclusive practice and safeguarding, and help children transition into early education and reception.