Project Officer – SEND Early Years Service

East Sussex County Council

. Support the development and delivery of the Best Start Inclusion Team within the SEND Early Years Service .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeLewes • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £29,668 - £30,368 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management and support, with a strong focus on improving inclusion for young children with special educational needs and disabilities. Proficient in data analysis, report production, and stakeholder engagement within the education and health sectors.

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Project ManagementData AnalysisCommunication SkillsSEND Legislation KnowledgeStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Project SupportData AnalysisReport ProductionPerformance MonitoringWorkload Organization

Soft Skills

AdaptabilityCollaborationPrioritization

Industry Keywords

SENDInclusionEarly YearsService DevelopmentEvidence-Based Improvements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the development and delivery of the Best Start Inclusion Team within the SEND Early Years Service
Coordinate and support a wide range of project activity aimed at improving inclusion for young children with special educational needs and disabilities
Manage project processes and monitor progress
Coordinate communications and support stakeholder engagement
Produce high-quality reports and performance information
Work with colleagues across education, health, social care and community services
Support collaborative approaches and drive positive change
Contribute to service development and evidence-based improvements across East Sussex

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience of project management or project support
Ability to organise and prioritise a varied workload to meet deadlines
Communication skills and ability to adapt messages for different audiences
Ability to analyse data and produce clear, accessible reports and management information
Knowledge of SEND legislation, inclusion and early years priorities
Submit a CV and supporting statement addressing all person specification criteria

Benefits

Comp & perks

Diverse range of benefits to help and support you during employment
Reasonable adjustments to enable full participation in the recruitment process
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Opportunities to work across services and partner agencies
Opportunities to influence service development and contribute to evidence-based improvements