Inclusion-Driven Early Years SEND Practitioner

AWD online; Cotmanhay; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Excellent local government pension

Employee discounts

Job summary

AWD online is seeking an Early Years SEND Practitioner to support children aged 0–5 with complex needs at Family Hubs and across community settings. You will use observation and assessment tools to identify needs early and plan targeted support for families and professionals.

The role covers working with health colleagues, early years providers and SEND teams, delivering sessions, keeping records and contributing to reviews. The contract runs to 31 March 2029 and is 37 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children aged 0–5 with complex needs and disabilities
• Experience of working with parents on joint assessment, review and teaching strategies
• Good oral and written communication skills with a range of audiences
• Ability to select and use a range of assessment techniques
• Ability to plan, set targets and review progress for individual children
• Competency in core IT skills
• Knowledge of early child development
• Effective working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework
• Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage your own time effectively and plan your diary
• Ability to drive and work anywhere in the county
• Ability to use active listening skills
• Must already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship
• NVQ3, NNEB or equivalent qualification in education or childcare
• Ability to speak fluent English to communicate fully with clients and the public

Responsibilities

• Identify Emerging Needs: Observe children and use evidence‑based assessment tools to identify emerging special educational needs, including complex needs
• Provide Early Support: Deliver universal and targeted interventions for children and assess progress in response to support
• Support Families: Work with parents and families to agree strategies that help them support their child’s needs with confidence
• Navigate Local Services: Help families understand and access inclusion pathways, financial support and community resources
• Work with Partners: Collaborate with health services, early years providers, SEND teams and community partners to provide joined‑up support
• Deliver Sessions: Provide drop‑ins, short‑term early support workshops and family sessions within Family Hubs and community settings
• Maintain Records: Keep accurate records and provide reports in line with service protocols
• Attend Reviews: Contribute to multi‑agency meetings and reviews, sharing relevant information to support children and families
• Champion Inclusion: Contribute to service development and promote inclusion across the Family Hub and wider network

Skills

Experience with 0-5 children

Parent collaboration

Communication skills

Assessment techniques

Planning targets

IT skills

Early years development

EYFS knowledge

SEND Code of Practice

Organisational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Driving ability

Active listening

Fluent English

Right to work in UK

Education

NVQ3 / NNEB or equivalent

Additional SEN qualification

Counselling or related qualification

Job description

AWD online is seeking an Early Years SEND Practitioner to support children aged 0–5 with complex needs at Family Hubs and across community settings. You will use observation and assessment tools to identify needs early and plan targeted support for families and professionals.

The role covers working with health colleagues, early years providers and SEND teams, delivering sessions, keeping records and contributing to reviews. The contract runs to 31 March 2029 and is 37 hours per week.