Early Years Inclusion Practitioner - SEND Support

ESPO Trading Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident Employer

Flexible working options

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is offering an exciting permanent role as an Inclusion Practitioner within the Early Years, Inclusion and Childcare service. You will work with children birth to school entry who have identified additional needs, delivering tailored packages of support in home and Early Years settings to reduce exclusion risks.

You will collaborate with families and a range of professionals to promote learning, development and inclusive practice, ensuring the right support at the

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 qualification in Childcare with GCSEs in Maths and English.
• Experience with children under five and families where SEND is identified.
• Strong knowledge of SEND Code of Practice and Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Willingness to travel to appointments and venues.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted packages of support to prevent exclusion for non‑statutory school age children.
• Model inclusive practice within Early Years settings to support providers.
• Promote the education, development and inclusion of children under five with SEND.
• Support caseload management for SEMH needs under supervision of a senior advisor.
• Collaborate with families and professionals across settings to deliver agreed plans.

Skills

Level 3 childcare qualification

GCSE Maths and English

Experience with children under five

SEND experience

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in Childcare

GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

Leicestershire County Council is offering an exciting permanent role as an Inclusion Practitioner within the Early Years, Inclusion and Childcare service. You will work with children birth to school entry who have identified additional needs, delivering tailored packages of support in home and Early Years settings to reduce exclusion risks.

You will collaborate with families and a range of professionals to promote learning, development and inclusive practice, ensuring the right support at the