8-9 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• This role supports the education and wellbeing of children and young people aged 3–16 who are in care.
• The postholder will manage a personal caseload, working to ensure these children have access to appropriate education, strong attendance, personalised support through high-quality Personal Education Plans (PEPs), and measurable academic progress.
• The role involves close collaboration with schools, social care teams, and other professionals to advocate for children’s best interests and ensure their needs are prioritised.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Manage a caseload of pupils in care, ensuring access to appropriate education placements and regular monitoring of their academic progress and attendance.
• Lead on the development and quality assurance of Personal Education Plans (PEPs), ensuring they are specific, aspirational, and tailored to individual needs.
• Act as an advocate for pupils, liaising and challenging professionals across education, social care, and other services to improve outcomes.
• Monitor the use of allocated funding to support the education of pupils in care and evaluate the impact of funded interventions.
• Attend multi-agency meetings, including school-based and care planning meetings, to represent and promote the child’s educational needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely records, reports, and communications in line with safeguarding and data protection policies.
• Work collaboratively with schools to improve attendance and engagement, addressing barriers to learning.
• Promote inclusive practice and equal access to education for children in care, including those with SEND or who are out of school.
• Contribute to the strategic development of services for Looked After Children by identifying gaps, trends, and areas for improvement.
Skills/Experience:
• Experience working directly with vulnerable children and young people, particularly in education, care, or youth settings.
• Strong understanding of the barriers faced by pupils in care and the importance of trauma-informed, child-centred practice.
• Experience engaging with schools and education providers to support learners with additional needs.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding procedures and inter-agency collaboration.
• Ability to challenge and influence professionals across agencies to act in the best interests of the child.
• Confident in analysing progress, attendance and attainment data to inform planning and intervention.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience writing professional reports and maintaining accurate records.
Additional Information:
• The closing date: 12/09/2025 @09:00 AM.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car for travel to schools and meetings.
• Trauma-Informed Practitioner training.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
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