Inclusion Support Officer

London Borough of Bexley; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Coaching and mentoring programmes

Pension scheme

Annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

The London Borough of Bexley is seeking an Inclusion Support Officer to join the Inclusion Team and support schools, parents and professionals in helping pupils access school and the curriculum. The role is 40 weeks per year and office-based at least three days per week.

Appointment is subject to a DBS check; the council offers a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring, an excellent pension scheme, and generous annual leave plus bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, advice and guidance to schools, parents and other professionals in relation to pupils who have difficulty in accessing school and the curriculum.

Job description

About The Role

The Inclusion Support Officer will work as a member of the Inclusion Team and to the direction of the CME Manager. The work will involve providing support, advice and guidance to schools, parents and other professionals in relation to pupils who have difficulty in accessing school and the curriculum.

40 weeks per year

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to be office based at least 3 days a week.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

About Us

Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.

Our Offer to you

• competitive salary
• coaching and mentoring programmes
• an excellent pension scheme
• generous annual leave plus bank holidays

Recruitment Information

As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on [e-mail].

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council’s existing employees. The Council’s Secondment Scheme can be found here.

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