Early Years Inclusion Practitioner – Help 0–5 Thrive

Hurst Green; Dudley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular supervision

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative multi-agency team

Job summary

Dudley Council is recruiting Best Start in Life Inclusion Practitioners to join Family Hub teams. You will help ensure babies and young children aged 0–5 receive the right support at the right time, working within a multi-agency team to identify needs early and provide timely intervention.

This role requires experience with SEND and SENCO background is valued. You will deliver targeted interventions, model inclusive practices and collaborate across health, education and early help services to

Qualifications

• Has experience working with children aged 0–5 with emerging or identified SEND.
• Has worked as a SENCO or in a similar role within education, health, early years or care services.
• Understands child development, communication needs and inclusive practice.
• Is confident working with families and professionals from diverse backgrounds.
• Can deliver interventions, model effective strategies and support the development of others.
• Is compassionate, reflective and solutions-focused.
• Has strong communication and partnership-working skills.
• Is committed to helping every child achieve the best possible start in life.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with children and families to identify emerging developmental needs.
• Deliver targeted short-term interventions and support programmes.
• Use evidence-based approaches to assess and monitor children’s development.
• Model inclusive strategies that promote communication, play, behaviour, self-regulation and learning.
• Support parents and carers with practical guidance and advice.
• Coordinate support with colleagues across health, education and early help services.
• Build confidence and capability within Family Hub teams and partner organisations.
• Champion inclusive practice and promote access to support without requiring a formal diagnosis.
• Contribute to improved outcomes for children with SEND and help reduce inequalities.

Skills

SEND experience

SENCO experience

Child development understanding

Inclusive practice

Strong communication

Partnership working

Job description

Dudley Council is recruiting Best Start in Life Inclusion Practitioners to join Family Hub teams. You will help ensure babies and young children aged 0–5 receive the right support at the right time, working within a multi-agency team to identify needs early and provide timely intervention.

This role requires experience with SEND and SENCO background is valued. You will deliver targeted interventions, model inclusive practices and collaborate across health, education and early help services to