Overview
The Inclusion and Development Officer (IDO) role sits within the Early Years SEND team and primarily focuses on promoting inclusive practice within pre‑schools. The role provides systemic advice, support, and training to private, voluntary, and independent (PVI) early years’ settings.
Secondments
This role is open to secondments for eligible employees who work for HCC. The applicant must obtain line‑manager approval and confirm this within the application form. If a secondment is not possible, the application will be considered on a fixed‑term contract basis.
Responsibilities
Provide systemic advice, support and training to PVI early years settings; deliver early‑years training and support flexibly on occasions (including evenings or out of term time); support the delivery of interventions for children with SEND in settings such as SENCo, teacher, manager or advisor; and help children and families achieve the best possible outcomes.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
- Hold a relevant qualification in Early Years, Education, or SEND (ideally Level6) or demonstrate extensive equivalent experience.
- Recent hands‑on experience in an Early Years setting supporting children with SEND, including delivering interventions in roles such as SENCo, teacher, manager, or advisor.
- Strong commitment to helping children and families achieve the best possible outcomes.
- Confident and knowledgeable practitioner able to offer sound advice, ask the right questions, and support others with empathy and professionalism.
- Team player who thrives in multi‑agency environments and can navigate sensitive conversations with compassion and clarity.
- Ability to work flexibly, manage your own diary and travel across a wide geographical area.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- Good level of written and ICT skills.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
- Experience designing and delivering training or workshops in Early Years settings.
- Comfortable leading professional development sessions, with support provided during induction.
- Further relevant qualifications in SEND / Inclusion.
Additional Requirements
Ability to drive and travel across Hertfordshire using own transport or a company car. Fluency in spoken English is essential; a sign‑language interpreter is required to provide accurate spoken English if the applicant is a signed‑language speaker. A Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is required.
EEO Statement
We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. We are proud to be a and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
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