EYFS Advisory Teacher

EYFS Advisory Teacher

Soulbury Educational Improvement Professionals Scale, Spinal Point 11-14
£55,520 - £59,766 per annum, plus Outer London Allowance of £2,431

Are you an experienced teacher with expertise in Early Years SEND and a passion for building the confidence, knowledge and skills of practitioners and families to support every child to achieve their full potential?
 

Havering SEND and Alternative Provision Service is a multidisciplinary team comprising Educational Psychologists, Advisory Teachers, Early Years Specialists, Counsellors, Occupational Therapists and other specialist professionals. Together, we work collaboratively to support children and young people with SEND, their families, and the educational settings they attend.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced EYFS Advisory Teacher to join our growing team. This exciting role forms part of the Department for Education's Experts at Hand offer, which aims to strengthen inclusive practice by increasing access to specialist expertise and support within mainstream settings.

As an EYFS Advisory Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in improving outcomes for young children with emerging and identified SEND. Through training, consultation, coaching and specialist advice, you will build the confidence and capacity of practitioners and families, helping to ensure that children receive the right support at the earliest opportunity.

About the Role

The EYFS Advisory Teacher will work collaboratively with early years providers, schools, families and professionals to promote inclusive practice and high-quality SEND provision across the borough.

As part of the DfE Experts at Hand programme, you will share specialist expertise through training, modelling and consultation, empowering practitioners to meet the diverse needs of children within their own settings. You will also work directly with families, providing guidance and practical strategies to support children's development and participation in everyday learning experiences.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence practice at both an individual and systemic level, helping to create inclusive environments where every child can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

The EYFS Advisory Teacher will:

• Deliver high-quality training, workshops and professional development opportunities for early years settings, schools and childcare providers.
• Provide specialist advice, guidance and consultation to practitioners supporting children with emerging or identified SEND.
• Work directly with families, offering advice, practical strategies and support to help them understand and meet their child's developmental needs.
• Model effective interventions, strategies and inclusive approaches within educational settings.
• Support settings to develop and embed person-centred and graduated approaches to SEND support.
• Work collaboratively with Educational Psychologists, Therapists, Advisory Teachers and other professionals to provide coordinated support for children and families.
• Develop resources, guidance and training materials that promote inclusive practice and build sustainable SEND provision.
• Support settings to strengthen their understanding of child development, communication, interaction, learning and participation.
• Contribute to the delivery and ongoing development of Havering's Early Years SEND and inclusion offer.

About You

We're looking for a qualified teacher who:

• Has substantial experience working within the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Has a strong understanding of child development, SEND and inclusive practice in the early years.
• Has experience of delivering training, coaching or mentoring to practitioners.
• Can build positive and effective relationships with families, settings and professional colleagues.
• Has excellent communication, presentation and consultation skills.
• Is committed to inclusion and improving outcomes for young children with SEND.
• Can work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting time to join Havering SEND and Alternative Provision Service. As part of a highly skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to shape inclusive practice across a wide range of early years settings, contribute to the delivery of the DfE Experts at Hand programme, and make a lasting difference to the lives of children and families.

If you are passionate about Early Years SEND, committed to empowering practitioners and families, and driven to help every child achieve the best possible start in life, we would love to hear from you.

Help us ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive, belong and achieve from the very start of their educational journey.

• A tailored induction package
• Business support to streamline reporting and diary systems
• State of the art AI tools to support productivity and wellbeing
• Regular supervision
• Protected CPD time
• A talented, welcoming service of more than 100 educational professionals
• Work across a range of settings including Mainstream, Special Schools and ARPs
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Excellent IT equipment and support
• Easily accessible workspaces and strong transport links including the Elizabeth Line

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

 

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact SEND Early Years Service Manager Natalie Browne at Natalie.Browne@havering.gov.uk

 

This post is a permanent post, though has been created linked to the government's Experts at Hand funding for Local Authorities for which there is currently commitment until the end of August 2029.

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 20/08/2026, however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

You will be notified if your application has been successful.  Interview date to be confirmed.

Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.

We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

With its excellent transport links into central London, extensive town centre regeneration and the highest concentration of green space anywhere in London, Havering has a unique offer as a place to live, work and visit. By making the most of its position and opportunities, Havering is becoming a hub for start-ups and expanding businesses, as well as construction, logistics, engineering and manufacturing industries.