Location: Aylesbury
Overview
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Early Years professional to join our Children’s Services, Education team as an Early Years SEND Advisor. This is an exciting opportunity to influence inclusive practice across the early years sector, ensuring all children — particularly those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) — receive high-quality support and achieve their full potential. Based at our Walton Street offices with an agile working style, you will work closely with a wide range of early years providers to improve outcomes.
About us
We are committed to supporting children and families to achieve the best possible outcomes. Our team works collaboratively across services to promote inclusive practice, early identification of needs, and high-quality provision across the early years sector. Our values underpin everything we do: - Proud – striving for excellence and high standards - Ambitious – continuously improving and embracing innovation - Collaborative – working in partnership to achieve the best outcomes - Trustworthy – acting with professionalism and accountability
Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.
Buckinghamshire is an ambitious, rapidly growing county, and our economy is one of the strongest in the country. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty and ranks as one of the top rural areas to live in the UK and yet it is incredibly well connected– only an hour from London on the train. The county has a rich history and heritage and is the birthplace of the international Paralympic movement.
We are looking for motivated, ambitious and inspiring people to join us on our journey. You will be entitled to a range of different benefits to make sure you are happy both at work and at home.
About the role
As an Early Years SEND Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting, challenging and advising early years providers to deliver inclusive, high-quality provision aligned with statutory frameworks.
· Supporting early years settings to meet the requirements of the SEND Code of Practice (2014) and Equality Act (2010)
· Providing targeted advice and guidance to improve provision for children with SEND and promote early identification
· Delivering SEND and Inclusion training as part of the Early Years service programme
· Facilitating Early Years SENCO liaison groups
· Supporting sector-wide initiatives such as SEND reforms and transitions into reception
About you
· Significant experience in the early years sector including teaching (QTS) and SEND advisory work
· Expert knowledge of EYFS, SEND Code of Practice and relevant legislation
· Experience working in partnership with a range of stakeholders
· Strong communication and influencing skills
· Excellent organisational and time management skills
· Ability to analyse problems and provide practical solutions
· Degree (or equivalent) and commitment to professional development
· Full driving licence
We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While we welcome innovation, we expect all submissions to reflect your own experience, skills, and achievements accurately. Please ensure your application is truthful and demonstrates your personal capabilities, as this will be assessed during the selection process.