Early years inclusion advisor

Description Salary: £37,280 - £39,152 per annum Hours per week: 37 hours Interview date: Week commencing Monday 13 July 2026 We are looking for a motivated Early Years Inclusion Advisor who is passionate about improving outcomes for young children and supporting inclusive practice across early years settings. This is an excellent opportunity to grow and develop within a supportive Early Years Team dedicated to raising standards of education and care across Wiltshire. You will work closely with skilled colleagues, Early Years providers and multi-agency partners, using evidence-based approaches and up-to-date legislation to make a real difference. The role offers variety, autonomy and scope to shape practice, alongside access to ongoing professional development, opportunities to deliver training and the chance to influence provision across a wide range of settings, including schools, nurseries and childminders. In this role, you will challenge and support early years settings within a designated community area to meet the diverse needs of children aged 0–5. Your day-to-day work will include carrying out inclusion support visits, advising on SEND and the graduated response, modelling good practice, supporting EHCP applications, delivering training, coordinating multi-agency work and promoting early identification and smooth transitions into school. You will hold a relevant early years qualification, have recent experience working with young children with additional needs, and demonstrate strong knowledge of the EYFS and SEND Code of Practice, with the confidence to advise, train and influence practitioners across a range of settings. If you are committed to inclusive early education and want a role where your expertise creates lasting impact, we would welcome your application. We require a full employment history and request that you state your qualification on your application and or CV so this can be checked prior to shortlisting. Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here . Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location. We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity. Contact details Emma Cooke, Early Years Service Manager, at emma.cooke@wiltshire.gov.uk . Please ensure to regularly check your spam or junk folder for any communication from us regarding the status of your application. Application criteria Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply. We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion Disability Confident Employer Application process Wiltshire Council does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies that are not appointed under a current, valid contract or approved supplier arrangement (including through our neutral vendor, Comensura). Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council, whether directly or to individual employees, will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route, no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission. Agencies wishing to work with the Council must do so only via our approved procurement processes and neutral vendor arrangements.