Education Inclusion Support Practitioner

East Sussex County Council; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

East Sussex County Council is seeking an Extended Support Practitioner within the Inclusion and Alternative Provision Team. The role focuses on improving outcomes for children with additional needs by working with families, schools, and professionals to promote inclusion and positive educational experiences.

You will develop and deliver targeted interventions, involve families from early planning, and help schools follow statutory guidance. Interviews on Tue 8 Sept 2026 at County Hall, Lewes.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children and young people with additional needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships with families, schools and partner agencies.
• Understanding of inclusion, behaviour and supporting positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Ability to provide advice and guidance confidently and effectively.
• Highly organised with ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver interventions for children and young people.
• Collaborate with families to involve them in planning support from the earliest stage.
• Support schools to follow relevant statutory guidance and legislation.
• Contribute to training and awareness-raising activities.
• Help ensure timely, effective support to enable better outcomes.

Skills

Experience with children and youngpeo

Job description

East Sussex County Council is seeking an Extended Support Practitioner within the Inclusion and Alternative Provision Team. The role focuses on improving outcomes for children with additional needs by working with families, schools, and professionals to promote inclusion and positive educational experiences.

You will develop and deliver targeted interventions, involve families from early planning, and help schools follow statutory guidance. Interviews on Tue 8 Sept 2026 at County Hall, Lewes.