Impactful SEND Inclusion Practitioner — Early Intervention

Polaris Children; Ryde; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension

Life Assurance

Discount Scheme

Medical Cash Plan

Job summary

Polaris Children is hiring a Best Start Inclusion Practitioner (SEND) in Ryde, Isle of Wight. This part-time role (30 hours/week) is hybrid with travel to various services across the Isle of Wight, UK. Salary is £23,400 pro-rata (£26,000 FTE).

The role sits within PCS SENDIASS and focuses on early intervention and family-centred support. We seek an energetic professional with SEND experience, strong collaboration skills, and a commitment to empowering families as early as possible.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEND and their families
• Strong understanding of child development, early years practice and inclusive approaches
• Excellent partnership-working skills within multi-agency environments
• Commitment to empowering families and providing early support
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in early years/health/social care/family support
• Experience supporting children with SEND and/or additional needs
• Knowledge of SEND Code of Practice and its application in early years
• SEND Law qualification desirable or willingness to work towards IPSEA SEN Law within first year
• Proactive, organised with passion for improving outcomes for children
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including public speaking
• MS Office and database proficiency
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Ability to work independently and manage varied caseload within multi-agency settings

Responsibilities

• Promote early identification and intervention for children with developmental needs, SEND or additional needs
• Work directly with children and families to help understand development and available services
• Facilitate group activities such as drop-in sessions and workshops
• Collaborate with professionals across health, education, SEND, social care and community sectors
• Promote inclusive practice across Family Hubs and related services

Skills

SEND knowledge

Public speaking

Partnership working

MS Office

Multi-agency collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

IPSEA SEN Law qualifications (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook)

Databases

Job description

Polaris Children is hiring a Best Start Inclusion Practitioner (SEND) in Ryde, Isle of Wight. This part-time role (30 hours/week) is hybrid with travel to various services across the Isle of Wight, UK. Salary is £23,400 pro-rata (£26,000 FTE).

The role sits within PCS SENDIASS and focuses on early intervention and family-centred support. We seek an energetic professional with SEND experience, strong collaboration skills, and a commitment to empowering families as early as possible.