Job Introduction
Job Title: Early Years SENCO Support Advisor
Salary: £31,745 to £33,868 per annum
30 Hours per Week
Location: Pershore Civic Centre, 1 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Pershore, WR10 1PX
Team: Early Years Inclusion Team
Permanent Contract
In Worcestershire, children are at the heart of everything we do. Our aim is to ensure every child and family has the support, opportunity, and protection they need to thrive at the earliest opportunity — and we want YOU to be part of that journey.
We are seeking an Early Years SEND Support Adviser to join our forward-thinking Early Years Inclusion team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about early childhood development, inclusion, and making a real difference for children with SEND and their families.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Supporting children with SEND in Early Years provisions, ensuring they can access inclusive and high-quality learning.
* Working with families, practitioners, and professionals to develop strategies that promote inclusion and meet children's individual needs.
* Offering advice, guidance, and training to Early Years providers on SEND best practice.
* Helping to identify and reduce barriers to learning and development, supporting smooth transitions.
* Contributing to monitoring, planning, and reviews to ensure children make the best possible progress.
What We Offer:
* A supportive and collaborative team culture that values inclusion and puts children first.
* Regular supervision, training, and professional development opportunities.
* The chance to be part of multi-agency working, shaping practice and provision across Worcestershire.
* Flexible working arrangements, with access to offices and spaces across the county.
Together, we can make sure that every child in Worcestershire has the best start in life.
For further information please contact:Dr. Louise Oland (Principal Educational Psychologist and Head of Inclusion Support Services) via email at: or Amy Rowley (Area SENCO) via email at:
Benefits:
You'll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage
* Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us?
* Children's Workforce Academy
Some of these offers include:
* Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you're successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know
* Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
* Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
* Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.
Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.
Application Closing Date: 10th October 2025
Anticipated Interview Date: 24th October 2025