Impactful Early Years Inclusion Practitioner (0–5)

Community Care Live; Aldershot; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Care Live is seeking a Best Start Inclusion Practitioner to help young children aged 0-5 access timely and inclusive support across health, education and SEND services. The role focuses on early identification, early intervention and safeguarding compliance.

You'll work across Best Start Family Hubs, build strong partnerships with professionals and families, and promote inclusive practice to improve developmental outcomes and reduce inequalities.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in early years, education, health, SEND, or related field.
• Experience with children aged 0-5 with SEND and their families.
• Experience of multi-agency working across education, health and family services.
• Strong knowledge of early child development and SEND pathways.
• Excellent communication and professional judgement.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support, advice and interventions to families with children aged 0-5 with emerging or identified additional needs.
• Use observation and screening tools to identify needs early and plan appropriate support.
• Collaborate with health, education and SEND partners to coordinate support and improve outcomes.
• Promote inclusive practice across Best Start Family Hub network and early years settings.
• Maintain records, monitor progress and ensure safeguarding and information governance compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent working

Safeguarding knowledge

Early years knowledge

Education

Level 3 qualification in early years/related field

Experience in SEND/health education

Job description

Community Care Live is seeking a Best Start Inclusion Practitioner to help young children aged 0-5 access timely and inclusive support across health, education and SEND services. The role focuses on early identification, early intervention and safeguarding compliance.

You'll work across Best Start Family Hubs, build strong partnerships with professionals and families, and promote inclusive practice to improve developmental outcomes and reduce inequalities.