Early Years Inclusion Practitioner (SEMH/SEND) – Part Time

Golearnleicestershire; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking an Inclusion Practitioner to join the Early Years, Inclusion and Childcare service. You will work with children from birth to school entry, delivering tailored support in home environments and Early Years settings to reduce exclusion risks for children below school age.

You will collaborate with families and professionals to ensure the right support is available at the right time, promoting learning, development and inclusive practice across settings.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 qualification in Childcare (or equivalent), with GCSEs at Grade C or above in Mathematics and English.
• Demonstrable, substantial experience of working with children under five and their families where children have SEND.
• Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and the Early Years Foundation Stage, with ability to implement strategies for additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted packages of support to help prevent exclusion for non-statutory school age children.
• Model inclusive practice within Early Years settings to support providers in placements.
• Promote education, development and inclusion of children under five with SEND.
• Manage a caseload of SEMH needs under supervision of the Senior EY SEND Inclusion Advisor.
• Collaborate with families and professionals across settings to deliver agreed plans.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience with SEND

Knowledge of SEND Code of Practice

Organisational skills

Ability to engage with families under

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

Leicestershire County Council is seeking an Inclusion Practitioner to join the Early Years, Inclusion and Childcare service. You will work with children from birth to school entry, delivering tailored support in home environments and Early Years settings to reduce exclusion risks for children below school age.

You will collaborate with families and professionals to ensure the right support is available at the right time, promoting learning, development and inclusive practice across settings.