Best Start Inclusion Practitioner (BSIP)

We are seeking a Best Start Inclusion Practitioner (BSIP) to join our Children and Family Hubs Best Start in Life offer. As a BSIP, you will be part of a team that delivers direct, child and family-facing support within Family Hubs, across the Partnership and to settings, strengthening inclusive practice, supporting early intervention without reliance on diagnosis, and ensuring families receive the right help at the right time.

The successful candidate will hold a Level 3 qualification or above in early years, education, health, SEND, child development, or a related discipline; and suitable experience of working in a childcare or education setting.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering direct support to children and families
• Strengthening inclusive practice
• Supporting early intervention
• Ensuring families receive the right help at the right time
• Improving educational outcomes for vulnerable children
• Playing a key role in early identification and early support for children with additional or emerging needs

Hackney Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and additional pre-employment checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs.

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.