Early Years SEND Inclusion Advisor

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils London, England Posted Apr 10, 2026

Full Time
Onsite

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Early Years SEND Inclusion Advisor
Support for the Enhanced Reception Transition Project (ERTP)

£, – £, per annum (pro rata for part time staff)
Part Time ( days per week, hours)
Fixed term Contract (until April )

Wandsworth, London
SEND Inclusion Hub and across the borough

Are you an experienced Early Years professional, looking to make a difference to children in mainstream education with SEND needs?

We are currently looking for a part-time, days a week, EY SEND inclusion advisor who will be able to join our dedicated EY SEND Inclusion advisory team. You will be a dynamic, committed and enthusiastic EY SEND professional who will be able to support the team in taking forward the Wandsworth Enhanced Reception Transition Project. 

The ERTP is an exciting programme that was piloted from April to April and is now moving to year of implementation. The project aims to:

  • Reduce transition anxiety for children with emerging SEND needs
  • Build staff confidence
  • Remove barriers to mainstream school attendance
  • Support full time attendance
  • Reduce unnecessary EHCP assessments
  • About the role 

    As the EY ERTP SEND Inclusion advisor, you will lead the delivery of the Enhanced Reception Transition Project from April to April . As part of the wider EY SEND Inclusion advisory team, you will identify children for inclusion and plan support strategies through Team Around the Child (TAC) meetings and support the creation of individual transition plans, provide staff training, deliver direct support visits, and lead ongoing evaluation as part of the wider ERTP team.

    You will act as the central contact point for nurseries, schools, parents / carers; and communicate effectively with all involved with the ERTP cohort. You will be fully committed to working in partnership with parents / carers and having high aspirations for children with SEND needs to reach their highest potential in their educational setting.

    Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

    You will have:

  • A relevant degree-level qualification in early years education with a high level of understanding of child development.
  • Extensive experience in working in Early Years or primary settings with children with SEND and supporting children with emerging or identified SEND needs through transition processes.
  • Experience in working in partnership with parents / carers and collaborating with external professionals such as EPs, therapists, and early help / social care teams.
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information clearly to parents / carers, practitioners, and professionals.
  • Excellent organisational skills, including maintaining SharePoint databases and managing multiple tasks across timelines, as well as analysing children’s data to provide personalised learning plans for individual children.
  • If you are ready for a new challenge, and want to be part of an enthusiastic, dedicated, and highly professional team that makes a difference to children in mainstream education with SEND needs, please apply to join the Early Years SEND inclusion team. 

    Important Information: In your supporting statement, please address your previous SEND experience in early years (including reception classroom).

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