Early Years Inclusion Officer


Company:	Stoke on Trent City Council
Salary:	£30,577 to £32,994 a year
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	ST4 3NR
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	4 Sept 2026
Closing date:	27 Sept 2026

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Summary

Directorate: Children and Family Services

Section: SEND

Location: Hazel Trees

Grade: Level 8

Hours: 32.5 hours per week

This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.

About us:

We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that's where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council's diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.

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The Role:

We are looking for a professional, adaptable, and positive Early Years Inclusion Officer to join our fantastic team. The overall purpose of this role is to enable children aged 0 to 5years with additional needs and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to learn, develop, and reach their full potential.

The successful candidate will support the early identification of SEND in line with the graduated approach, ensuring timely intervention and reducing delays in accessing appropriate support. You will plan and deliver high-quality play experiences for young children with complex or high-level needs, while modelling effective practice and developmentally appropriate activities for parents, carers, and early years educators to promote children's development, learning, and inclusion. You will maintain accurate and up-to-date assessments and developmental records for individual children, including recording information on the service database. You will also be a confident communicator, able to build positive relationships with families and professionals, and produce clear, accurate reports and professional advice both verbally and in writing.

Please call Jayne Brown on 01782 235464 for more information.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver inclusive early years programmes through Portage groups, home visits and stay and play sessions

Support the planning and delivery of multi agency assessment activities

Contribute to service improvement by reviewing provision, identifying gaps and supporting new initiatives

Provide advice, guidance and practical strategics to support children with SEND and specific disabilities

Maintain accurate records of children's progress and produce clear, high quality reports outlining strengths, needs and developmental outcomes

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