Post-16 Practitioner

Leicestershire County Council; Glenfield; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is recruiting for a Post-16 support role based at County Hall, Glenfield. You will work with young people, families, schools, colleges and partners to deliver clear planning, inclusive practice and preparation for adulthood.

The role requires experience supporting young people with SEND, strong communication and organisational skills, and a Level 3 qualification or equivalent. DBS enhanced check is required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people, families or education settings, and working with young people with SEND who are Year 9 and above.
• Understanding of post-16 education, SEND, inclusion or PfA.
• Clear communication, listening and problem-solving skills.
• Good organisation and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Safeguarding and inclusion awareness.
• Ability to travel across Leicestershire.

Responsibilities

• Support post-16 planning, transition and positive next steps with young people, families, schools and providers.
• Help plans reflect aspirations, needs and preparation for adulthood.
• Identify young people at risk of disengagement, NEET or placement breakdown and contribute to reviews and quality improvement.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Problem solving

Collaboration

Travel ability

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Job Description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, LE3 8RA

Salary: £33,129 - £35,493 per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Working Hours: 37 hours per week (part time/job-sharing opportunity is also considered)

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 6th October 2026

Interview Date(s): 12th October & 14th October 2026

Join our Post-16 team and help young people access positive next steps after Year 11. You'll work with young people, families, education settings and partners to support clear planning, inclusive practice and preparation for adulthood across Leicestershire.

About the Role

Support post-16 planning, transition and positive next steps. Work with young people, families, schools, colleges and providers. Help plans reflect aspirations, needs and preparation for adulthood.

Identify young people at risk of disengagement, NEET or placement breakdown. Offer practical advice and contribute to reviews and quality improvement.

An enhanced with barred list DBS check is required for this post.

For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement.

About You

To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:

• Experience supporting young people, families or education settings, collaborative working within a partnership context with external agencies to enhance SEND, and experience of working with young people with SEND who are Year 9 and above.
• Understanding of post-16 education, SEND, inclusion or PfA.
• Clear communication, listening and problem-solving skills.
• Good organisation and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Relevant Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience, with willingness to undertake further qualifications and training as necessary.
• Safeguarding and inclusion awareness.
• Ability to travel across Leicestershire.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Bridget Morris - Post 16 Service Manager

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

About Us

About Leicestershire County Council

At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.

Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.

For further information on what it's like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:

• Our Recruitment Process
• Our Organisational Values
• Our Employee Benefits
• Working for Us