Inclusion Practitioner: Early Years & SEND Support (Flexible)

Leicestershire County Council; Glenfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council's Early Years, Inclusion and Childcare service is recruiting an Inclusion Practitioner to work with children from birth to school entry and their families, delivering tailored support to reduce exclusion risk.

You will work in home environments and across Early Years settings, collaborating with professionals to promote learning, development and inclusion for children under five with special educational needs, including SEMH needs.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 qualification in Childcare (or equivalent), with GCSEs at Grade C or above (or equivalent) in both Mathematics and English.
• Demonstrable, substantial experience of working with children under five and their families where children have SEND, including experience of collaborative partnership working with external agencies to enhance outcomes for children with SEND.
• Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and the Early Years Foundation Stage, with the ability to implement effective strategies to support children with additional needs, particularly those with SEMH needs.
• Well-developed personal organisational skills, with the flexibility and willingness to travel to appointments and a range of venues as required.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, alongside strong listening skills, enabling effective engagement with parents and carers who may be experiencing significant stress.
• Ability to support the inclusion of children on their caseload within Early Years settings

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted packages of support to help prevent the risk of exclusion for children of non‑statutory school age.
• Model effective inclusive practice within Early Years settings to support providers in maintaining appropriate placements.
• Promote the education, development, and inclusion of children under five with special educational needs.
• Support the day‑to‑day management of a caseload of children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, under the supervision and guidance of the Senior Early Years SEND Inclusion Advisor.
• Work collaboratively with children, families, and professionals across a range of settings to support the delivery of agreed plans and programmes that promote inclusion and participation.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Willingness to travel

Listening skills

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

GCSEs Maths and English

Job description

Leicestershire County Council's Early Years, Inclusion and Childcare service is recruiting an Inclusion Practitioner to work with children from birth to school entry and their families, delivering tailored support to reduce exclusion risk.

You will work in home environments and across Early Years settings, collaborating with professionals to promote learning, development and inclusion for children under five with special educational needs, including SEMH needs.