Best Start Inclusion Practitioner

Job Description

Salary range: £37,692 - £39,276 per annum inclusive of London weighting

Contract: Fixed term (expected end date March 2029)

Hours of work: 36 hours per week

Location: Best Start Family Hubs and other locations from time to time

Help Every Child Get the Best Start in Life

Are you passionate about inclusion, early intervention and supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to thrive?

About the Role

Working within a locality-based multi-disciplinary team, you will:

• Identify children with emerging SEND needs and support timely access to appropriate interventions and services.
• Deliver evidence-based universal and targeted support programmes for children and families.
• Promote inclusive practice across Family Hubs, early years settings and partner organisations.
• Provide specialist advice, guidance and consultation to practitioners and parents.
• Contribute to multi-agency planning and coordinated support through Brent's Experts at Hand MDT clusters.
• Support implementation of the graduated approach: Assess, Plan, Do, Review.
• Facilitate positive transitions for SEND children into early years settings and school.
• Deliver training and parenting programmes that improve outcomes for children with SEND.
• Champion the voice of the child and ensure practice reflects the SEND Code of Practice.
• Promote early intervention and raise awareness of the Family Hub and SEND support offer.

This role will involve some evening and weekend working to meet the needs of families and support wider Family Hub activities.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking someone with:

• A Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or a related field (or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of SEND in the Early Years and experience working within an Early Years setting.
• Knowledge of SEND legislation, inclusion practices and the SEND Code of Practice 2015.
• Knowledge of child development and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Understanding of multi-disciplinary and partnership working.
• Experience as an Early Years SENCO and/or supporting children with SEND.
• Experience of working collaboratively with a range of agencies and professionals.
• Experience of developing positive partnerships with parents and carers from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience of providing advice, support and professional challenge in a strengths-based way.
• Strong organisational, planning and prioritisation skills, good ICT skills and record-keeping abilities.
• A commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Why join us?

We know people do their best work when they feel valued, supported and able to grow. At Brent, you will benefit from:

• 27 days' annual leave, rising with length of service, plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles
• Supportive family-friendly policies, including carers' leave, paternity leave and compassionate leave for eligible employees
• Health and wellbeing support, including eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial wellbeing support, including education sessions, childcare deposit loans and season ticket loans
• Travel support, including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme and onsite facilities
• Learning and development opportunities to support your career
• Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure and entertainment

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Closing date: Thursday 17 August 2026 (23:59)

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects the people we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and encourage applicants to complete the diversity survey section of the application.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. We expect all employees to demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and to promote inclusive, non-discriminatory practices in their work. This commitment forms part of our recruitment process, and candidates may be assessed on their understanding and ability to contribute to an inclusive working environment.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. This includes people with hidden disabilities, long-term health conditions, diagnoses and mental health conditions. We also guarantee an interview to care-experienced applicants who meet the essential criteria. Information shared for this purpose will be treated fairly and used only to confirm eligibility under these schemes.

Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.