Early Years Inclusion Practitioner: School Readiness

Southampton City Council; Southampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contractual car user allowance

Job summary

Southampton City Council is hiring Best Start Inclusion Practitioners (Early Years) to support families and young children across Southampton. The role focuses on outreach, inclusion and helping children reach a good level of development, with a strong emphasis on supporting disadvantaged families and those with emerging needs.

You will work across Family Hubs and early years settings, building trusted relationships and helping families access childcare and local support pathways while

Qualifications

• At least a Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Childcare, Education, SEND, Health or a related field.
• Experience of working with children aged 0-5 and their parents or carers.
• Experience of engaging families who may be reluctant to access services or who face barriers to participation.
• Proven knowledge of child development, education and early intervention approaches.
• Understanding of SEND and inclusive practice.
• Demonstrable experience of working through co-production.
• Excellent communication and positive relationship-building skills.
• Experience of working effectively with a range of professionals and partner agencies.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and delivering targeted outreach and family support within communities across Southampton by effectively using local intelligence and data.
• Supporting children's successful readiness and transition into early years provision and school.
• Providing home learning support, early language interventions and parenting support to ensure readiness for school as well as stronger family relations.
• Building trusted relationships with children, parents and carers.
• Providing advice, guidance and practical support where there are concerns about child development, inclusion or access to services.
• Supporting families to access childcare, Family Hub offer and local support pathways.
• Working in partnership with health professionals, schools, early years providers, Area SENCOs and other services to support early identification and intervention.
• Promoting inclusive practice and supporting children with emerging or identified additional needs.
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to learning, service improvement and partnership working.
• You will be passionate about improving outcomes for children and have experience of working with young children and families.

Skills

Excellent communication

Relationship-building

Organisational skills

Co-production experience

Safeguarding

Engaging reluctant families

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare/Education/SEND/Health or related field

Job description

Southampton City Council is hiring Best Start Inclusion Practitioners (Early Years) to support families and young children across Southampton. The role focuses on outreach, inclusion and helping children reach a good level of development, with a strong emphasis on supporting disadvantaged families and those with emerging needs.

You will work across Family Hubs and early years settings, building trusted relationships and helping families access childcare and local support pathways while