Early Years Inclusion Support Practitioner

Brent Council; Wembley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Hybrid/flexible working

Family-friendly policies

Health and wellbeing support

Learning and development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

My Brent Rewards

Job summary

Brent Council's SEND Outreach Service is recruiting an Early Years Inclusion Support Officer to champion early intervention and strengthen inclusive practice across Brent’s settings.

You will work with SENCOs, practitioners, parents and multi‑agency colleagues to develop high‑quality SEND provision, advise on the SEND Code of Practice, observe children, and support Assess-Plan-Do-Review cycles to ensure every child can thrive.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in the Early Years sector with children who have SEND across the four broad areas of need.
• Experience working effectively as, or alongside, a SENCO within an early years setting.
• Strong knowledge of child development, inclusion, and EYFS legislation.
• Training and experience in Early Years SEND interventions.
• Confident implementing the SEND Code of Practice through the graduated approach (Assess, Plan, Do, Review).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to build relationships with parents, carers and colleagues.
• Experience delivering or supporting SEND training and service development.
• Reflective practitioner who can take initiative and work collaboratively to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of high‑quality SEND provision across Early Years settings.
• Advise and support SENCOs to implement the SEND Code of Practice through the graduated approach.
• Work with practitioners, managers, parents and carers to improve SEND outcomes.
• Observe children within settings and advise on appropriate strategies and interventions.
• Support the implementation of Assess, Plan, Do, Review cycles.
• Promote inclusive practice and Ordinarily Available Provision.
• Collaborate with colleagues across education, health and social care.
• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement across the borough.
• Travel across the borough to visit early years settings and meet with stakeholders.

Skills

SEND knowledge

Early years experience

SENCO collaboration

Inclusion and equal opportunities

Observation and assessment

Advisory and training

Communication with parents

Multi‑agency collaboration

Graduated approach implementation

Reflective practitioner

Job description

Salary range

£40,182 - £42,060 .a. inc. London weighting (pro-rata)

Contract

36 Month Fixed Term- End date 31st March 2029

Hours of work

36 hours - Term Time Working (39 weeks)

Location

Brent Civic Centre as well as other locations as required

Early Years Inclusion Support Officer – Champion early intervention. Strengthen inclusive practice. Help every child get the best possible start.

Join Brent’s dynamic SEND Outreach Service at an exciting time of transformation, as we bring to life the vision set out in the SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan, including the innovative “Experts at Hand” approach.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a forward‑thinking team that places children, young people and their families at the heart of practice, working alongside them as valued partners in shaping inclusive, high‑quality support.

We are seeking passionate, reflective professionals who are committed to co‑production, early intervention and systemic change, and who are inspired by the opportunity to strengthen inclusive practice across settings.

In Brent, you will contribute to a collaborative outreach offer that builds capacity, shares expertise and helps ensure every child and young person with SEND can thrive within their local community.

The Role

In this exciting role you will work as part of the multi-disciplinary Brent Early Years Inclusion Support Team. You will support the development of high-quality Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision across Early Years settings throughout the borough.

The post-holder will have key support and advisory responsibilities within the Private, Voluntary and Independent (PVI) sector and will work alongside SENCOs to support high-quality implementation of the SEND Code of Practice through the graduated approach.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Supporting the development of high-quality SEND provision across Early Years settings
• Advising and supporting SENCOs to implement the SEND Code of Practice through the graduated approach
• Working in partnership with practitioners, managers, parents and carers to improve outcomes for children with SEND
• Observing children within settings and advising on appropriate strategies, interventions and provision
• Supporting the implementation of Assess, Plan, Do, Review cycles
• Promoting inclusive practice and strong Ordinarily Available Provision
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across education, health and social care
• Contributing to service development and continuous improvement across the borough

This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting difference during the most important years of a child’s development and to help families navigate their SEND journey with confidence and support.

The Person

Do you have clearly evidenced knowledge and experience of working in the Early Years sector with children with a range of SEND across the four broad areas of need? If you are passionate about providing and advising on high‑quality SEND practice, strategies and interventions to support this group of children, then this could be the role for you.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Has significant experience working within the Early Years sector supporting children with SEND across the four broad areas of need
• Has experience working effectively as, or alongside, a SENCO within an early years setting
• Demonstrates excellent child development knowledge and a strong commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities
• Has relevant training and experience in Early Years SEND interventions
• Has a sound understanding of Early Years and SEND legislation, alongside in‑depth knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Is confident supporting the implementation of the SEND Code of Practice through the graduated approach and Assess, Plan, Do, Review cycles
• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills and can build positive relationships with parents, carers, practitioners and multi‑agency professionals
• Has experience advising on SEND strategies, interventions and provision to improve outcomes for children
• Has experience delivering or supporting training related to SEND, or is confident developing this area of practice
• Is a reflective practitioner who can take initiative, make informed decisions and work collaboratively with settings to achieve the best possible outcomes
• Is organised, proactive and committed to high‑quality inclusive practice

In this role you will travel across the borough, visiting early years settings and meeting with practitioners, SENCOs, managers and families. You will spend time observing children referred to the service and advising on the most appropriate support, strategies and interventions to meet their needs.

If you are an experienced Early Years SEND Practitioner who wants to make a difference to the lives of young children and their families in Brent through delivering dedicated, child‑centred services focused on high‑quality SEND provision, we would welcome your application.

Why Join Brent?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward‑thinking local authority at the forefront of SEND reform. In Brent, you will be empowered to influence practice, shape services and drive meaningful change for children, young people and families across the borough.

You’ll be joining a collaborative and ambitious team that values innovation, partnership working and inclusive practice — where your expertise and ideas can make a genuine and lasting impact.

What We Offer?

• Excellent pension with generous employer contributions (LGPS)
• Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles
• Supportive family‑friendly policies for parent, guardians, and carers
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial support such as education sessions, childcare deposit loans, and season ticket loans
• Travel perks including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme, and great onsite facilities
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career
• Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure, and entertainment

To learn more about our benefits, visit Our offer to you .

Closing date: Sunday 13th September 2026 at 23:59

About Brent

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.

The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found here .

Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.

As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on [e-mail].