Early Years Inclusion Specialist

London Borough of Sutton; Wallington; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The London Borough of Sutton is recruiting Best Start Inclusion Practitioners to strengthen early identification, intervention and SEND practice across the borough. You will work with early years providers, health colleagues, specialist services and families to promote inclusive practice and support smooth transitions into school.

This role is central to Sutton's Best Start Strategy and SEND reforms, with opportunities to shape system‑wide improvements and collaborate across multi‑agency teams

Qualifications

• Experience with young children with SEND or developmental needs.
• Understanding of early years practice, child development, and inclusive approaches.
• Ability to build strong relationships with families and professionals.
• Clear communication across multi‑agency teams.
• Proactive, well organized and committed to improving outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen engagement and access to support for families.
• Align Best Start Family Hubs roles with wider early years and SEND services.
• Promote early identification and intervention through collaborative practice and joint interventions.
• Share developmental insights with wider partnerships.
• Contribute to multi‑agency transition planning to support school readiness.
• Promote access to early education entitlements for children with SEND.
• Encourage inclusive practice across early years settings and Reception classes.
• Support effective transitions from early years to school with information sharing.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Early years practice understanding

Relationship building

Clear multi‑agency communication

Proactive and organized

Education

Level 3 qualification in early years or related field

Job description

The London Borough of Sutton is recruiting Best Start Inclusion Practitioners to strengthen early identification, intervention and SEND practice across the borough. You will work with early years providers, health colleagues, specialist services and families to promote inclusive practice and support smooth transitions into school.

This role is central to Sutton's Best Start Strategy and SEND reforms, with opportunities to shape system‑wide improvements and collaborate across multi‑agency teams