Inclusion Practitioner - Early Years SEND Support

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive rewards

Job summary

Durham County Council is seeking enthusiastic practitioners to join the Best Start Inclusion Team, supporting children aged 0–5 with emerging SEND needs and their families. Based within our Best Start Family Hubs, you will deliver flexible, hands-on support in hubs, community settings and family homes.

Vacancies are across Stanley, Peterlee, Newton Aycliffe, Easington and Durham Family Hubs; part-time 18.5 hours and full-time 37 hours.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification in a relevant field (e.g. childcare, early years, health, youth work).
• Experience working with children aged 0–5 and families, including those with SEND.
• Experience of multi‑agency working.
• Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and early child development.
• Experience delivering group activities or interventions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with children and families to identify and respond to emerging SEND needs
• Provide practical advice, model inclusive practice and deliver short interventions
• Support families to access services and navigate pathways, including for complex needs
• Use evidence‑based tools (e.g. WellComm, ELIM) to assess development and inform support
• Deliver and evaluate group‑based activities and programmes, including stay and play sessions
• Work collaboratively with professionals across health, education, SEND and community sectors
• Promote inclusive practice across early years and family support services
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to measuring outcomes and impact

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Group activities

Multi-agency

SEND awareness

Child development

Education

Level 3 qualification (childcare/early years)

Job description

Durham County Council is seeking enthusiastic practitioners to join the Best Start Inclusion Team, supporting children aged 0–5 with emerging SEND needs and their families. Based within our Best Start Family Hubs, you will deliver flexible, hands-on support in hubs, community settings and family homes.

Vacancies are across Stanley, Peterlee, Newton Aycliffe, Easington and Durham Family Hubs; part-time 18.5 hours and full-time 37 hours.