Education Welfare Support Officer - SEN

Rona Bibeau; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established local authority is looking for a dedicated Education Welfare Support Officer - SEN to enhance educational opportunities for children facing attendance challenges. This role involves collaboration with families, schools, and various professionals to ensure that every child has the support they need to thrive. The successful candidate will manage a caseload, working primarily during term time, and will contribute to improving policies and practices related to school attendance. With generous benefits including annual leave and pension enrollment, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in the community.

Benefits

26 days of annual leave plus public holidays

Automatic enrollment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme with up to 2 days of flexible leave per month

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and families to promote inclusion.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Promote inclusion and improve attendance for children unable to attend school.
• Work with families, schools, and professionals to maximize educational opportunities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Experience in Education or Social Care

Teamwork

Education

Good General Education

Job description

Northumberland County Council - Education Welfare Support Officer - SEN

Northumberland County Council is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Education Welfare Support Officer - SEN. The primary role involves working with children, families, and schools to promote inclusion and improve attendance. Initially, the post will be based at the Northumberland Education Engagement Hub, managing a caseload of children unable to attend school due to health needs.

Education Welfare operates within the Virtual School, ensuring the Local Authority's statutory duties and responsibilities for safeguarding children related to school attendance, elective home education, children missing education, child employment, and licensing are upheld to high standards. The work is carried out in partnership with children, parents, schools, alternative providers, and other professionals to maximize educational opportunities. Additionally, support is provided at the whole-school level to enhance policies and practices for improving attendance.

Applicants should have a good general education level and experience working in an education or social care setting. The successful candidate will be expected to work during term time plus an additional 10 days.

Why choose us?

We offer outstanding benefits and perks, including:

• 26 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrollment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable), offering up to 2 days of flexible leave per month (pro-rata for part-time employees)

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Further information

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