Inclusion Practitioner - Early Years & SEND (Flexible)

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 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.