Early Years Inclusion Practitioner - SEND & Family Support

Wigan Council; Wigan; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Wigan Council is seeking a Best Start Inclusion Practitioner to support young children with additional needs and their families across Wigan. You will work within Family Hubs, community venues and through home visits, coordinating with parents, carers and multi‑agency partners to promote inclusion and improved outcomes.

The role is non‑management within the Early Learning and Childcare Team, led by the Early Years Inclusion Manager, with opportunities for professional development and service

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting young children and families, including those with SEND and emerging additional needs.
• Strong understanding of child development, the EYFS and the SEND Code of Practice.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confident working independently and as part of a multi-agency team, delivering support in Family Hubs, community venues and through home visits.

Responsibilities

• Support young children with emerging or identified additional needs and their families across Wigan.
• Collaborate with parents, carers, early years providers, health professionals and multi-agency partners to promote inclusion and improve outcomes.
• Operate in a non-management role within the Early Learning and Childcare Team led by the Early Years Inclusion Manager, with opportunities for professional development and service improvement.

Skills

Child development

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Job description

Wigan Council is seeking a Best Start Inclusion Practitioner to support young children with additional needs and their families across Wigan. You will work within Family Hubs, community venues and through home visits, coordinating with parents, carers and multi‑agency partners to promote inclusion and improved outcomes.

The role is non‑management within the Early Learning and Childcare Team, led by the Early Years Inclusion Manager, with opportunities for professional development and service