Inclusion Practitioner

Ealing; London Borough of Ealing; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Extensive learning and development

Professional supervision and support

Employee wellbeing programmes

Job summary

Ealing Council invites applications for a Best Start Inclusion Practitioner to support 0–5s and families, promoting early identification and coordinated services within the Family Hub. You will collaborate with practitioners and families to enable timely interventions and inclusive practice across services.

The role focuses on delivering direct support, guidance and group interventions while contributing to multi‑agency planning and the evaluation of outcomes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of early childhood development and SEND legislation.
• Experience with early intervention approaches and assessment/observation.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with families and professionals.
• Commitment to equality and inclusive family-centred practice.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 0-5 and their families.
• Promote early identification of developmental concerns.
• Provide advice, guidance and practical support to parents.
• Support Family Hub and early years practitioners.
• Deliver group activities and targeted interventions.
• Contribute to multi-agency planning and review processes.
• Support transitions into early years and education settings.
• Record outcomes and contribute to service evaluation.
• Promote inclusive practice throughout the Family Hub network.

Skills

Early childhood development knowledge

SEND legislation knowledge

Early intervention approaches

Assessment and observation skills

Communication and relationship−making

Inclusive practice

Equality and inclusion

Job description

Ealing Council is committed to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive from birth. As part of our Best Start in Life Programme and Family Hub transformation, we are strengthening support for children with emerging developmental needs, disabilities and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This newly created role will support the development of an inclusive Family Hub offer that enables children and families to access support as early as possible and promotes positive developmental outcomes. The post is funded through Department for Education Best Start in Life. About the Role The Best Start Inclusion Practitioner will work with young children, families and practitioners to promote inclusion, support early identification and improve access to services for children with emerging or identified additional needs. You will provide direct support, advice and guidance to families and professionals, helping ensure that children receive timely intervention and coordinated support. You will play a central role in ensuring SEND inclusion is embedded throughout Ealing's Family Hub offer.,

• Support children aged 0-5 and their families.
• Promote early identification of developmental concerns.
• Provide advice, guidance and practical support to parents.
• Support Family Hub and early years practitioners.
• Deliver group activities and targeted interventions.
• Contribute to multi-agency planning and review processes.
• Support transitions into early years and education settings.
• Record outcomes and contribute to service evaluation.
• Promote inclusive practice throughout the Family Hub network., Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Professional supervision and support.
• Employee wellbeing programmes.
• The opportunity to contribute to a major transformation programme supporting children and families across Ealing., For further information about the role. Please contact Beth Kelly, Head of Early Intervention and Community Outreach email .We are looking for a knowledgeable practitioner with experience supporting young children and their families.

Essential Experience

• Experience working with children aged 0-5 years.
• Experience supporting children with SEND or additional needs.
• Experience working directly with parents and carers.
• Experience of partnership working.
• Experience delivering individual or group interventions.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of early childhood development.
• Knowledge of SEND legislation and practice.
• Understanding of early intervention approaches.
• Excellent assessment and observation skills.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to support practitioners to develop inclusive practice.
• Commitment to equality, inclusion and family-centred practice., You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.

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