Inclusion & SEND Reform Officer

Rutland County Council; Oakham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Health, wellbeing & work-life balance

Job summary

Rutland County Council is seeking enthusiastic, talented and committed professionals to join our SEND and Inclusion team as we deliver an ambitious programme of local and national SEND reforms.

You will work closely with schools, families and partner agencies to promote inclusion and improve outcomes for children and young people, providing advice on SEND, coordinating support plans, and monitoring attendance and exclusions.

Qualifications

• We want to hear from people who:
• Are passionate about improving the lives of children and young people with SEND.
• Share our commitment to inclusion, co-production and person-centred practice.
• Enjoy working collaboratively with families, schools and partner organisations.
• Are solution-focused, adaptable and enthusiastic about change.
• Have experience within SEND, education, children's services, health, local government or related sectors.
• Are committed to developing innovative approaches that improve outcomes and make best use of resources.

Responsibilities

• Promote inclusion and improve outcomes for children and young people in collaboration with schools, families and partner agencies.
• Provide advice and support on SEND and wider inclusion matters, coordinate support plans, monitor attendance and exclusions.
• Maintain accurate records and data to ensure the Council meets its statutory education responsibilities.
• Support the delivery of the Experts at Hand model and national SEND reforms across Rutland.

Job description

Rutland County Council is seeking enthusiastic, talented and committed professionals to join our SEND and Inclusion team as we deliver an ambitious programme of local and national SEND reforms.

You will work closely with schools, families and partner agencies to promote inclusion and improve outcomes for children and young people, providing advice on SEND, coordinating support plans, and monitoring attendance and exclusions.