Early Years Inclusion Specialist - SEND & MDT

London Borough of Brent; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Hybrid working

LGPS pension scheme

Eye test support

Job summary

London Borough of Brent is recruiting a Best Start Inclusion Practitioner to join Brent's Best Start Family Hubs. You will work within the Experts at Hand MDT to identify SEND needs and promote timely access to interventions for children and families.

The role requires a Level 3 Early Years qualification, sound SEND knowledge in early years settings, and the ability to collaborate with practitioners and partner agencies. Some evening or weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or related field.
• Strong understanding of SEND in the Early Years and experience in an Early Years setting.
• Knowledge of SEND legislation and SEND Code of Practice 2015.

Responsibilities

• Identify children with emerging SEND needs and support timely access to interventions.
• Deliver universal and targeted support programmes for children and families.
• Promote inclusive practice across Family Hubs, early years settings and partner organisations.
• Provide specialist advice, guidance and consultation to practitioners and parents.
• Contribute to multi-agency planning and coordinated support through Brent's Experts at Hand MDT clusters.
• Support implementation of the graduated approach: Assess, Plan, Do, Review.
• Facilitate positive transitions for SEND children into early years and school.
• Deliver training and parenting programmes that improve outcomes for children with SEND.
• Champion the voice of the child and ensure practice reflects the SEND Code of Practice.
• Promote early intervention and raise awareness of the Family Hub and SEND offer.

Skills

SEND knowledge

Multi-agency working

Partnership building

Record-keeping

ICT skills

Education

Level 3 Early Years

Job description

London Borough of Brent is recruiting a Best Start Inclusion Practitioner to join Brent's Best Start Family Hubs. You will work within the Experts at Hand MDT to identify SEND needs and promote timely access to interventions for children and families.

The role requires a Level 3 Early Years qualification, sound SEND knowledge in early years settings, and the ability to collaborate with practitioners and partner agencies. Some evening or weekend work may be required.