Inclusion Team Lead - Early Years & SEND Hubs

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle City Council is seeking a Best Start Inclusion Team Lead within the Children & Families Directorate to guide and support Best Start Inclusion Practitioners working with babies, children aged 0-5 and their families. The post leads on developing SEND offers, strengthening pathways with partners and shaping workforce training for an inclusive multi-agency approach.

You will report to the Community Family Offer Service Lead.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams working with children aged 0-5 with SEND.
• Strong knowledge of the SEND system and early child development.
• Excellent communication, influencing and negotiating skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work within a multi-agency environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Best Start Inclusion Practitioners to support babies, children aged 0-5 and their parents/carers.

Skills

Team management

SEND knowledge

Communication

Influencing skills

Organisation

Job description

Newcastle City Council is seeking a Best Start Inclusion Team Lead within the Children & Families Directorate to guide and support Best Start Inclusion Practitioners working with babies, children aged 0-5 and their families. The post leads on developing SEND offers, strengthening pathways with partners and shaping workforce training for an inclusive multi-agency approach.

You will report to the Community Family Offer Service Lead.