Location
Woolwich Rd, London

Hours
Full Time - 35 hours per week, all year round

Salary
£42,771 - £45,750 per annum

About the Role
Are you passionate about making a difference for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Greenwich? The Early Years Inclusion Service is expanding following new government initiatives, creating exciting opportunities to enhance support for early years practitioners and children with additional needs across the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

As a Lead Best Start Inclusion Practitioner, you will work within SEND Outreach Services at Discovery School, supporting a designated cluster of private, voluntary, and independent early years settings and child-minders. Your role will focus on early identification of children with SEND, providing indirect support through consultation, collaborative planning with parents/carers, early years practitioners, and other professionals.

You will work alongside team members to deliver SEN training through the Special Needs training programme and provide dedicated SEND capacity across family hubs. This role strengthens early help and preventative support, supports workforce development across early years settings, and improves outcomes for children with emerging and identified SEND.

The Early Years Inclusion Service includes Early Years Area SENCos, SEND Early Years (0-3 years) Keyworkers, and other professionals who offer a supporting role. This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking service and help shape the future of inclusive practice from the very beginning.

Experience
Extensive experience working within Early Years settings with a clear understanding of child development and supporting children and families with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

About you
- Committed to promoting inclusion and improving outcomes for children with SEND.
- Skilled in early identification and intervention.
- Able to collaborate effectively with parents, carers, practitioners, and professionals.
- Enthusiastic about delivering training and supporting workforce development.
- Able to work as part of a team and independently within a designated cluster of settings.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in Early Years, SEND, or related fields are expected to support the role. A full employment history is required, including explanations for any gaps.