Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Early Years Advisory Teacher to join our Early Years Inclusion team. This fixed-term position, funded by the SENDAP Change Programme, plays a vital role in supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) during their transition into school

The Service

Early Years Inclusion is part of PCC Early Years' Service that aims to improve and support outcomes for young children who are identified with or at risk of having a Special Education Need or Disability (SEND). The aim is to support Early Years (EY) settings so that they can deliver a high quality, inclusive provision in partnership with parents and families and other services such as health.

The Role

You will work collaboratively with early years settings, schools, families, and professionals to promote inclusive practices and ensure smooth transitions for children with complex needs.


Contribute to the Local Inclusion Support Offer (LISO) and coordinate with the Primary Inclusion Outreach Service. Provide expert guidance to EY settings and Year R provisions on inclusive practices, assessment, and intervention strategies. Support the development of inclusive environments and cultures within primary settings.


Design and implement transition programmes for children with SEND, involving multi-agency collaboration and deliver training sessions in partnership with the wider Early Years team. You will liaise with EY providers, schools, health visitors, and other stakeholders to ensure effective SEND outreach.


Maintain accurate electronic records and produce reports as required. Analyse data and contribute to service development and prioritisation.


Stay informed on national and local SEND initiatives and legislation and uphold equal opportunities, data protection, and safeguarding standards.

The ideal candidate

You will need to have/be

Qualified Teacher Status and have Leadership experience within a mainstream school; advisory experience preferred. In-depth knowledge of EYFS, SEND Code of Practice, and EHCP processes. Proven experience supporting children with complex SEND. Understanding of the PVI sector and the role of the EY SENCo. Ability to model effective strategies and interventions. Strong interpersonal skills: empathy, diplomacy, and collaboration. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Competence in data analysis and report writing. Organised, adaptable, and committed to team success. Proficient in IT and open to learning new skills. Willing to travel across the city.

Please ensure that you read the full job profile attached for the details and expectations of this role, paying particular attention the section 'Who is the person' as you will need to refer to this when completing your Personal statement on your application.

We offer hybrid working with the expectation to attend to visit Schools & Early Years settings the majority of the time, with some WFH and office working to suit the need of the business.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

If you have any questions, or would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ella Harbut - Ella.Harbut@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Application process

We anonymise applications during application & shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.


We advise that you read the full Job Profile before completing your application


As part of your application we ask that you complete a personal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the '

Who is the Person

' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience.



We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal. We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under one of our commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however for roles that receive a large number of applications, this is not always possible, and we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteria

You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.

About Portsmouth City Council

What we can offer you:


Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.


Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council



Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.


DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.


Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures.



Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800