Education Support Officer: Elevate Children in Care

Kent County Council; West Malling; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly environment

Training opportunities and induction

Job summary

Kent County Council's Virtual School Kent is recruiting an Education Support Officer to support Children in Care and secure better educational outcomes. The role involves managing PEPs, working with schools and multi-agency partners, and travelling across the West Kent area.

You will be self-motivated, highly organized and able to prioritise work, with a strong understanding of the education system and a commitment to inclusion, in a customer-facing role.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of the education system and a commitment to inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Children and Young People in Care and ensure that Personal Education Plans (PEPs) are high quality, up to date and regularly reviewed.
• Collaborate with schools and partners across multi-agency teams to secure best outcomes for children and young people.
• Travel across the West Kent area to fulfil role requirements.

Job description

Kent County Council's Virtual School Kent is recruiting an Education Support Officer to support Children in Care and secure better educational outcomes. The role involves managing PEPs, working with schools and multi-agency partners, and travelling across the West Kent area.

You will be self-motivated, highly organized and able to prioritise work, with a strong understanding of the education system and a commitment to inclusion, in a customer-facing role.