Location
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham

Hours
Full Time - 36 hours per week

Salary
£57,402 per annum

About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Behaviour and Inclusion Lead Practitioner to provide specialist leadership and advice across Early Years, school-age and Post-16 settings. This role will help shape inclusive practice, strengthen early intervention and support children and young people, including those with SEND and those experiencing emotionally based school non-attendance (EBSNA), to remain engaged in education and avoid escalation to exclusion, alternative provision or statutory services.

You will work closely with schools, families and partner agencies, using evidence, local intelligence and professional influence to improve outcomes, reduce inequalities and support borough-wide priorities around behaviour, attendance, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) and reintegration.

Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate specialist behaviour and inclusion support across Early Years, schools, Post-16 providers and alternative provision.
- Provide strategic advice, challenge and professional guidance to school leaders and practitioners.
- Support inclusive and relational approaches that reduce the risk of suspension, exclusion and disengagement.
- Provide targeted intervention for children and young people with SEND and those experiencing EBSNA or other behaviour, attendance or SEMH needs.
- Work with parents and carers to strengthen engagement and support sustained participation in education.
- Help settings identify unmet needs early and implement appropriate graduated responses.
- Contribute to Team Around the Child and wider multi-agency planning, ensuring support is coordinated and outcome-focused.
- Lead implementation of borough-wide inclusion approaches, including reintegration pathways, attendance support, inclusive practice guidance and promotion of the Local Offer.
- Represent the service at professional meetings, panels and partnership forums, providing clear recommendations to support decision-making.
- Maintain accurate records, case analysis and impact reporting to evidence outcomes and identify emerging themes.
- Provide professional guidance, modelling and advice to school staff and partner professionals.
- Contribute to workforce development and build confidence and capability in inclusive behaviour practice.
- Develop and refine guidance, tools, pathways and resources to support settings with behaviour, attendance and SEMH needs.
- Analyse recurring themes, pressures and gaps in provision and translate these into recommendations for service planning and development.
- Use insight from children, families, schools and partners to inform service design, workforce development and continuous improvement.
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of interventions on engagement, attendance, behaviour, reintegration and educational outcomes.
- Contribute to quality assurance and ensure learning from individual cases and wider trends informs practice and service development.

Working with Partners
You will build effective relationships with a wide range of colleagues and partners, including:
- Headteachers, senior leaders and SENCOs across Early Years settings, schools and colleges.
- Alternative provision leaders.
- Children, young people and families.
- Virtual School, Inclusion, SEND and Attendance teams.
- Early Help and Family Hubs.
- Educational Psychology, Youth Justice and Social Care.
- Health and mental health services.
- Voluntary and community sector organisations.
- Commissioning and wider Children’s Services colleagues.
- Regional and borough-wide education networks.

Benefits
We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development:
- Flexible Working Hours to support work-life balance.
- 36 Hour Week for full-time staff.
- Generous Holiday Entitlement increasing with length of service.
- Discounts at council-owned leisure centres and swimming pools.
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes including cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions.
- Cycle to Work scheme with bicycle parking, lockers, and showers.
- Access to Local Government Pension Scheme and Credit Union membership.
- Perkbox Benefits offering various discounts and offers.
- Mental Health Support and Counselling Services with free 24-hour confidential advice.
- Travel Support including season ticket loans and free car parking.
- Trade Union Membership supported with recognised unions including UNISON, Unite, AEP and GMB.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds and strive to ensure our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias. Reasonable adjustments are provided to applicants with disabilities. We aim to build a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.

Recruitment Information
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria and choose to opt in. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. Some posts require an Enhanced DBS Check, qualifications check and referencing for the past 5 years. Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Due to high volume of applications, the role may close early; early application is advised.

Experience
Proven experience providing specialist advice and professional challenge around behaviour and inclusion across Early Years, school-age and Post-16 settings. Experience working confidently with schools, families and multi-agency partners to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND and SEMH needs.

About you
- Ability to use evidence, data and local intelligence to identify needs and inform decision-making.
- Strengths-based and solution-focused approach.
- Skilled in supporting early identification and proportionate intervention.
- Ability to influence practice and build confidence and capacity within education settings.
- Able to work autonomously while maintaining effective communication and partnership working.
- Understanding of the needs of children and young people with SEND and those experiencing attendance, behaviour and SEMH difficulties.
- Commitment to keeping children, young people and families at the centre of decision-making.
- Ability to contribute effectively to service development, quality assurance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications
Relevant professional qualifications and/or experience in behaviour, inclusion, education, social work or related fields are expected. Specific qualifications were not detailed but professional expertise in the sector is essential.