SEND Inclusion Partner - Lead Inclusive Practice (Flexible)

Essex County Counci; Basildon; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex County Council is recruiting a SEND Inclusion Partner to work across South Essex and countywide teams. The role focuses on driving inclusive practice in schools and settings for children and young people with SEND, aligning with the SEND Code of Practice 2015 and safeguarding standards.

You will influence senior leaders, build capacity, and deliver high‑quality education advice to multiple schools and partnerships while travelling across the operational area with a driving licence and

Qualifications

• Educated to RQF level 6 (Bachelor’s degree) with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Masters degree in a specialist SEND area is highly desirable.
• Substantial teaching or Early Years’ experience with SEND.
• In-depth knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and related legislation.
• Experience working in partnership with schools, Health and Social Care and the voluntary sector.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for training and development.
• Ability to drive cultural, strategic and operational change collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Act as the link Inclusion Partner for designated schools/settings to review and improve practice and lead reviews (EHCNA and Annual Reviews).
• Provide high‑quality professional education advice to schools/settings to deliver inclusive education for SEND pupils (Autism, Language & Communication, SEMH, Cognition & Learning).
• Support delivery of school/setting led SEND and disseminate up-to-date SEND knowledge across clusters.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to manage complex casework and ensure effective placements.
• Lead capacity building through coaching, training and development to assess, plan, deliver and review SEND provision.
• Undertake Annual Reviews for children in out-of-authority placements to ensure fit for purpose and transitions where possible.

Education

Bachelor’s degree with QTS or equivalent

Job description

Essex County Council is recruiting a SEND Inclusion Partner to work across South Essex and countywide teams. The role focuses on driving inclusive practice in schools and settings for children and young people with SEND, aligning with the SEND Code of Practice 2015 and safeguarding standards.

You will influence senior leaders, build capacity, and deliver high‑quality education advice to multiple schools and partnerships while travelling across the operational area with a driving licence and