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Help every child in Warrington get the best possible start in life.

Warrington Borough Council is seeking a passionate and experienced Best Start Inclusion Practitioner (BSIP) to join our Best Start Families Hub team. This exciting role will play a key part in delivering our commitment to early identification, inclusion and support for children aged 0–5 years with emerging or identified Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

The role

Working across Family Hubs, early years settings, schools and community venues, you will support children and families by providing timely interventions, promoting inclusive practice, and helping practitioners identify and respond to additional needs at the earliest opportunity. You will work collaboratively with parents, carers and partner agencies to ensure children receive the right support at the right time. This role is fixed term until 31 March 2029.

As a Best Start Inclusion Practitioner, you will:

• Support the early identification of SEND and emerging developmental needs.
• Deliver targeted, evidence-informed interventions and inclusive activities.
• Provide SEND outreach support to nurseries, childminders and schools.
• Guide families through local SEND services and support pathways.
• Promote inclusive practice across Warrington’s Family Hubs and partner services.
• Work alongside health, education, voluntary sector and SEND professionals to improve outcomes for children and families.
• Contribute to workforce development by modelling inclusive practice and building practitioner confidence.

What's needed?

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children aged 0–5 and a strong understanding of child development.
• Has knowledge of SEND legislation, inclusive practice and early intervention approaches.
• Is skilled in building positive relationships with families and professionals.
• Has experience of multi-agency working and supporting children with additional needs.
• Is passionate about reducing barriers and ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive.

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:

• 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata).
• Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package.
• Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme.

Key Dates & Further Information

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

DBS clearance is required.

If you are applying for the job internally, please ensure that you apply via the Careers Page on SAP, however if you are applying for an additional job you would need to apply externally.

If you are a permanent WBC employee you will need to apply for this fixed term position as an internal secondment opportunity and will need to discuss this with your current line manager prior to applying.

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. Sponsorship is not available for this role; therefore, you must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for appointment.

Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer