KS4 & SEND Advisory Officer: Education & Progress

Brent Council; Manor Park; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme)

Hybrid/flexible working

Family-friendly policies

Health & wellbeing support

Financial wellbeing initiatives

Travel support

Learning & development

My Brent Rewards

Job summary

Brent Virtual School is seeking a KS4 & SEND Advisory Officer to support looked-after children in achieving their educational potential. This varied temporary secondment combines KS4 advisory duties with specialist SEND oversight to keep pupils engaged, access required support and move confidently into post-16 options.

You will work with designated teachers, SENCOs, social workers and carers to coordinate targeted support, review EHCPs and help GCSE outcomes.

Qualifications

• Has substantial experience supporting vulnerable children and young people in education, SEND, social care or a related setting.
• Understands Key Stage 4 education, GCSE pathways and barriers affecting attendance, achievement and progression.
• Has knowledge of SEND requirements, EHCPs and the SEND Code of Practice, alongside an understanding of children looked after.
• Can work confidently with schools, carers and multi-agency partners to coordinate support and challenge where needed.
• Can interpret pupil and cohort information, prioritise a varied caseload and develop effective educational interventions.
• Communicates clearly, builds positive relationships and keeps children's views and aspirations central to planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead educational oversight of the Key Stage 4 cohort, monitoring attendance, progress, attainment and educational stability.
• Work with schools and partners to strengthen Personal Education Plans, coordinate targeted support and improve GCSE and equivalent outcomes.
• Provide specialist advice and oversight for children and young people with SEND, including EHCP reviews and specialist or out-of-borough provision.
• Help prevent exclusions and gaps in education, and support successful Year 11 transitions into education, employment or training.

Skills

KS4 knowledge

SEND/EHCP knowledge

Vulnerable children experience

Multi-agency collaboration

Education

Level 3 qualification in SEND/education/health or related field

Job description

Brent Virtual School is seeking a KS4 & SEND Advisory Officer to support looked-after children in achieving their educational potential. This varied temporary secondment combines KS4 advisory duties with specialist SEND oversight to keep pupils engaged, access required support and move confidently into post-16 options.

You will work with designated teachers, SENCOs, social workers and carers to coordinate targeted support, review EHCPs and help GCSE outcomes.