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Early Years SEN Hub Practitioner

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC621305
Salary Range: £32,149 - £35,241 per annum
Work Location: Rookwood Centre, Eastleigh to cover Eastleigh and Winchester area 
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 15 June 2025
Interview Date: 7 July 2025

The Role:

Hampshire County Council’s Services for Young Children (SfYC) Inclusion Team is dedicated to improving outcomes for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We work in partnership with educational settings, families, and other agencies to ensure that children with SEND receive the support they need to thrive. We are looking for a committed and knowledgeable Early Years SEN Practitioner to join our team.

What you’ll do:
In this role, you will provide expert guidance and tailored support to staff in EY childcare settings, helping them create inclusive environments in mainstream settings where children with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) can thrive. Your work will focus on promoting positive approaches, developing inclusive strategies, and ensuring access to appropriate resources. 

What we’re looking for:
If you are passionate about inclusion, making a difference for children with complex SEND and have the experience and expertise to support early years practitioners, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please complete the Application Form clearly stating how you meet all of the role requirements. CVs will not be considered.

Why join us?
Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment. There are many reasons why we are a great choice for your next career move:

 

  • We are committed to inclusion, diversity and wellbeing. Staff are encouraged  to get involved in a variety of internal Networks (BME, staff disability, Carers and working parents, and LGBT+) - see our Inclusion Strategy for further information.
  • Flexible and family friendly working patterns such as compressed hours, accrued extra working hours and part time.
  • Generous annual leave plus bank holidays and paid sick leave.
  • Discounts for gyms, retailers, car hire, insurances, holidays, hotels, theatres,  theme parks, restaurants, and eyecare.
  • Generous Employer Pension Contribution.
  • Opportunities to develop your skills and experience, informally, or formally.
  • The support of a wider team who will value you and what you achieve.


To find out more about what we can offer you in return, please see our benefits package. 

Additional Information:

Early Years SEN Hub Practitioner Candidate Pack

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Geraldine Stygal, Inclusion Team Leader (Eastleigh & Winchester) on geraldine.stygal@hants.gov.uk or 07784 262615

 

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
 

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
 

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.


 


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