CD & SEND Advisors

About the role

An opportunity has arisen for a Best Start in Life SEND and Inclusion Practitioner within the Early Intervention and Community Team. We are looking to recruit to 2 permanent positions within our existing team along with 5 additional fixed term roles to support the grant funded Best Start in Life programme.

As part of Gloucestershire's Best Start in Life programme, our Best Start Inclusion Practitioners will help transform the experience of young children with additional needs by embedding inclusive practice, building workforce confidence and supporting early intervention across the early years sector.

These roles reflect the Department for Education's vision for a more inclusive early years system where children receive the right support at the right time, families are empowered, and all children have the opportunity to achieve and thrive from the very start of their educational journey.

Responsibilities

• Help transform the experience of young children with additional needs by embedding inclusive practice
• Build positive relationships with families, providers and professionals
• Offer advice, challenge and support to promote inclusive environments and high-quality provision
• Reduce inequalities, champion children’s needs and work collaboratively to drive positive change across the early years sector

Requirements

• Passionate about improving outcomes for children with SEND and ensuring every child has the best possible start in life
• Excellent knowledge of early years inclusion, child development and SEND practice
• Confident in offering advice, challenge and support to promote inclusive environments and high-quality provision
• Organised, reflective and solution-focused
• Committed to reducing inequalities, championing children’s needs and working collaboratively to drive positive change across the early years sector

Qualifications

We are looking for individuals with a relevant degree or equivalent in a related field such as special education, psychology, or early childhood education. Previous experience in SEND and inclusion practice is desirable but not essential.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of local authority procedures and policies
• Experience in managing and implementing projects

Benefits

Flexible and agile working opportunities
25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family
Career development and qualification opportunities
Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
An in-house Occupational Health service
Employee discount scheme
Cycle to Work scheme (Eligibility criteria and T&Cs apply)
Green Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme (Eligibility criteria and T&Cs apply)

Pay

The salary range for this role is £33,143 - £36,363 per annum.

Schedule

This is a fixed term position for two years.