Impactful Early Years SEND Inclusion Advisor

Leicestershire County Council

Glenfield

On-site

GBP 44,000 - 48,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking an Early Years SEND Inclusion Advisor to work with children from birth to school entry, ensuring access to quality provision and timely support. You will collaborate with health and social care to secure the right outcomes for children with additional needs.

The role requires a Level 6 Early Years qualification, extensive SEND experience, and strong communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

Hold a relevant level 6 qualification in Early Years with evidence of SEND professional development.
Significant experience supporting 0–5 years with SEND and working with families and multi‑agency professionals.
Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and EYFS with ability to implement strategies for SEMH needs.
Well developed organisational skills with willingness to travel to multiple venues.
Excellent communication, listening and relationship-building to support parents/carers.
Ability to promote inclusion by modelling best practice and providing guidance to settings.
Motivate and support others while valuing lived experiences.

Responsibilities

Provide advice, guidance and support to parents and the childcare sector in meeting the SEND needs of early years children.
Support the childcare sector to develop high quality provision and embed EYFS principles.
Ensure providers implement safeguarding, welfare, learning and development requirements as per EYFS duties.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to improve outcomes for children with SEND.