Early Years Inclusion Support Practitioner

Salary range: £40,182 - £42,060 . a. inc. London weighting pro rata

Contract:

36 Month Fixed Term
- End date 31st March 2029
Hours of work: 36 hours FTE 1.0. Term Time Working (39 weeks)

Location:

Brent Civic Centre as well as other locations as required

Early Years Inclusion Support Officer – Champion early intervention. Strengthen inclusive practice. Help every child get the best possible start.

Join Brent’s dynamic SEND Outreach Service at an exciting time of transformation, as we bring to life the vision set out in the SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan, including the innovative “Experts at Hand” approach. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a forward‑thinking team that places children, young people and their families at the heart of practice, working alongside them as valued partners in shaping inclusive, high‑quality support.

We are seeking passionate, reflective professionals who are committed to co‑production, early intervention and systemic change, and who are inspired by the opportunity to strengthen inclusive practice across settings.

In Brent, you will contribute to a collaborative outreach offer that builds capacity, shares expertise and helps ensure every child and young person with SEND can thrive within their local community.

In this exciting role you will work as part of the multi-disciplinary Brent Early Years Inclusion Support Team. You will support the development of high-quality Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision across Early Years settings throughout the borough.

The post-holder will have key support and advisory responsibilities within the Private, Voluntary and Independent (PVI) sector and will work alongside SENCOs to support high-quality implementation of the SEND Code of Practice through the graduated approach.

• Supporting the development of high-quality SEND provision across Early Years settings
• Advising and supporting SENCOs to implement the SEND Code of Practice through the graduated approach
• Working in partnership with practitioners, managers, parents and carers to improve outcomes for children with SEND
• Observing children within settings and advising on appropriate strategies, interventions and provision
• Supporting the implementation of Assess, Plan, Do, Review cycles
• Promoting inclusive practice and strong Ordinarily Available Provision
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across education, health and social care
• Contributing to service development and continuous improvement across the borough

This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting difference during the most important years of a child’s development and to help families navigate their SEND journey with confidence and support.

Do you have clearly evidenced knowledge and experience of working in the Early Years sector with children with a range of SEND across the four broad areas of need? If you are passionate about providing and advising on high-quality SEND practice, strategies and interventions to support this group of children, then this could be the role for you.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has significant experience working within the Early Years sector supporting children with SEND across the four broad areas of need
• Has experience working effectively as, or alongside, a SENCO within an early years setting
• Demonstrates excellent child development knowledge and a strong commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities
• Has relevant training and experience in Early Years SEND interventions
• Has a sound understanding of Early Years and SEND legislation, alongside in‑depth knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Is confident supporting the implementation of the SEND Code of Practice through the graduated approach and Assess, Plan, Do, Review cycles
• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills and can build positive relationships with parents, carers, practitioners and multi‑agency professionals
• Has experience advising on SEND strategies, interventions and provision to improve outcomes for children
• Has experience delivering or supporting training related to SEND, or is confident developing this area of practice
• Is…