Early Years Neurodivergent Inclusion Specialist (Hybrid)

Hampshire Shared Services Partnership; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured EAP

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking an Early Years Neurodivergent Service Support Worker to help pre-school children with neurodivergent profiles access learning and services. You will work with families, settings and partner agencies to tailor activities and support outcomes.

This term-time permanent role offers hybrid working across Test Valley and Basingstoke, with 30 hours per week, a supportive team, safeguarding commitment and opportunities to develop practice through training.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health, Education or Social Care or equivalent.
• Experience with pre-school children and families, including SEND and neurodivergent needs.
• Good understanding of child development and inclusive practice.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a range of professionals.
• Commitment to safeguarding and improving outcomes for children and families.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a varied caseload.

Responsibilities

• Support Early Years settings and Year R staff by providing specialist advice and modelling effective strategies for children with neurodivergent needs.
• Work directly with children, families and practitioners to develop tailored approaches that promote inclusion and positive outcomes.
• Facilitate joint planning with parents and carers, providing guidance, workshops and resources to strengthen the home learning environment.
• Raise awareness of neurodivergent and SEMH needs among professionals and families, sharing expertise and delivering training.
• Contribute to multi-agency meetings, transition planning and partnership working with other services.
• Support transitions into school, including facilitating Transition Partnership Agreements (TPAs) where appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with individuals, agencies and community partners, maintaining confidentiality and accurate records while coordinating services and ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health, Education or Social Care

Job description

Hampshire County Council is seeking an Early Years Neurodivergent Service Support Worker to help pre-school children with neurodivergent profiles access learning and services. You will work with families, settings and partner agencies to tailor activities and support outcomes.

This term-time permanent role offers hybrid working across Test Valley and Basingstoke, with 30 hours per week, a supportive team, safeguarding commitment and opportunities to develop practice through training.