Inclusive Early Years Practitioner — Family Hub

AWD online; Birdholme; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave scheme

Excellent local government pension

Fantastic employee discounts

Job summary

AWD online seeks an Early Years Inclusion Practitioner to support children aged 0–5 with emerging needs within a Family Hub setting. You will work with families to access timely support, build relationships, and coordinate with multi‑agency partners to enhance child development and inclusion.

You will champion inclusive practice across hubs, contribute to training, and help navigate services to improve outcomes for children and families in the local community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 0–5 with complex needs and disabilities.
• Experience working with parents on joint assessment, review and teaching strategies.
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and SEND Code of Practice.
• Good communication skills and ability to engage with diverse audiences.
• Ability to plan, set targets and review progress for individual children.

Responsibilities

• Identify emerging special educational needs through observation and family engagement.
• Provide universal and targeted support and monitor progress in response to interventions.
• Collaborate with health services, early years providers, SEND teams and other professionals.
• Help families access local services, inclusion pathways and financial support.
• Undertake and provide training to support best practice across early years SEN and inclusion.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports per service protocols.
• Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings and reviews.
• Contribute to the development of the service across Family Hubs and Best Start networks.

Skills

Experience with 0–5 children

Support families

Observation & assessment

Multi-agency collaboration

Record keeping

IT skills

EYFS knowledge

SEND Code of Practice

Time management

Teamwork

Ability to drive in county

Education

NVQ3/NNEB or equivalent

Tools

Portage model

Job description

AWD online seeks an Early Years Inclusion Practitioner to support children aged 0–5 with emerging needs within a Family Hub setting. You will work with families to access timely support, build relationships, and coordinate with multi‑agency partners to enhance child development and inclusion.

You will champion inclusive practice across hubs, contribute to training, and help navigate services to improve outcomes for children and families in the local community.