Early Years Inclusion Advisor (Expert in Hand)

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Early Years, Inclusion and Childcare Service as a Senior Early Years SEND Inclusion Advisor. About the Role The post will allow you the opportunity to join and work with a highly skilled, enthusiastic team. We work with children from birth to school entry, children who attend wraparound care and holiday provision who have identified additional needs.

You will ensure children have the right support at the right time. Part of your role is to ensure children access the highest quality inclusive provision in their local mainstream provision. You will have the opportunity to work in partnership with other services including health and social care. The post holder will lead the delivery of the Early Years SEND Code of Practice across the childcare sector, managing and coordinating Early Years SEND staff to ensure high-quality, inclusive support for children with SEND and their families.

They will provide specialist advice and targeted support to early years providers and schools, promoting early identification, intervention and inclusion while reducing the risk of exclusion and unnecessary escalation to statutory processes. Working closely with parents, providers, schools and partner agencies, the post holder will ensure effective SEND provision, contribute to service improvement and workforce development, promote safeguarding and Family Help initiatives, and ensure practice remains aligned with statutory guidance, local priorities and council values.

The role requires travel across the county and attendance at training and professional development activities as required. If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs this is the perfect job for you. An enhanced with barred list DBS check is required for this post. For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our . Hold a relevant level 6 qualification in Early Years (e.g.

Qualified Early Years Teacher, Early Years Professional) with evidence of further appropriate SEND professional development. Outstanding early years practice in the pre-school sector or a school with substantial experience supporting children with SEND (particularly those who are developmentally young), working in partnership with families and multi-agency professionals. Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and the Early Years Foundation Stage, with the ability to implement effective strategies to support children with additional needs, particularly those with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Well developed personal organisational skills to coordinate a range of projects, including monitoring and evaluating, with the flexibility and willingness to travel to appointments and a range of venues as required. Experience of observing and evaluating teaching and learning, providing constructive feedback to drive SEND improvement, and building effective relationships with staff and parents/carers through strong communication and listening skills, including in challenging situations.

Ability to promote inclusion by modelling best practice, sharing expertise and providing guidance to Early Years settings and schools. Commitment to inclusive practice, with the ability to motivate and support others while valuing and celebrating lived experiences. In addition, we also expect you to share and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents.

You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a . About Leicestershire County Council At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.

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