Senior Alternative Provision Advisor / Section 19 Officer

JOB TITLE: Senior Alternative Provision Advisor / Section 19 Officer
LOCATION: Hounslow, West London, Hybrid Working 2 days office / 3 days remote

PAY RATE: £300 per day umbrella
START DATE: ASAP
DURATION/Hours: 3-month initial contract/ 36 hours a week
IR35 STATUS: Inside

Purpose of Role: As the Senior Alternative Provision Advisor, you will be the main point of contact for schools and council services regarding Alternative Provision (AP), medical provision, part-time timetables, flexi-schooling, and fixed-term exclusions. Your primary focus will be ensuring that all provisions comply with current legislation, sharing best practices, and monitoring the impact of these provisions on students.

Key Accountabilities:

• Ensure compliance with current legislation regarding Alternative Provision and related educational services.
• Monitor and track the volume and duration of pupils educated through Alternative Provision, ensuring legal standards and best practices are met.
• Act as the central point of contact for schools and other services (e.g., SEN teams) regarding alternative educational options.
• Share good practices with schools to ensure effective support for pupils needing alternative provision.
• Collaborate with schools to develop effective in-school or onsite settings as alternatives to exclusion.
• Implement KPIs linked to robust data collection and monitoring across all education phases.
• Regularly assess data to track progress, ensure consistency in provision, and identify areas for improvement.
• Work with schools and the SEN team to develop alternative strategies, including part-time timetables, flexi-schooling, and other personalized approaches to reduce the need for exclusion.

Top 5 Things About You:

• In-depth knowledge of legislation related to Alternative Provision, fixed-term exclusions, SEN provisions, and other educational strategies.
• Strong communication skills to effectively engage with schools, council services, and external providers.
• Data-driven decision-making with the ability to monitor and report on KPIs and other metrics.
• Collaboration skills to work with diverse teams, including schools, SEN teams, and other professionals.
• Problem-solving and innovation to develop new approaches to alternative education and support for students.

Qualifications:

• Relevant qualifications and experience in education, SEN, or related fields.

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