Inclusion Practitioner: Early Years & SEND Support

BRENT COUNCIL; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid and flexible working

27 days annual leave

Job summary

Brent Council is recruiting a Best Start Inclusion Practitioner to join our Best Start Family Hubs. You will work in a locality MDT, identify SEND needs, deliver universal and targeted programmes, and promote inclusive practice across nurseries and partner organisations.

The role requires Level 3 Early Years qualifications, SENCO experience, and a collaborative approach with families and agencies. The post is fixed-term with some evening/weekend work and Brent offers extensive staff benefits.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education (or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of SEND in the Early Years and experience in an Early Years setting.
• Experience as an Early Years SENCO and collaborating with multiple agencies.

Responsibilities

• Identify children with emerging SEND needs and enable timely access to interventions and services.
• Deliver universal and targeted support programmes for children and families.
• Promote inclusive practice across Family Hubs, early years settings and partners.
• Provide specialist advice, guidance and consultation to practitioners and parents.
• Contribute to multi-agency planning and coordinated support through MDT clusters.
• Support implementation of the graduated approach: Assess, Plan, Do, Review.
• Facilitate positive transitions for SEND children into early years settings and school.
• Deliver training and parenting programmes to improve outcomes for children with SEND.
• Champion the voice of the child and ensure practice reflects the SEND Code of Practice.
• Promote early intervention and raise awareness of the Family Hub and SEND offer.

Skills

Level 3 qualification

SEND in early years

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Partnership working

SENCO experience

Parental engagement

ICT and record-keeping

Professional development

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

Brent Council is recruiting a Best Start Inclusion Practitioner to join our Best Start Family Hubs. You will work in a locality MDT, identify SEND needs, deliver universal and targeted programmes, and promote inclusive practice across nurseries and partner organisations.

The role requires Level 3 Early Years qualifications, SENCO experience, and a collaborative approach with families and agencies. The post is fixed-term with some evening/weekend work and Brent offers extensive staff benefits.