SEND Peer Educator: Empower Parents & Carers (Part-Time)

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Harlow; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Essex County Council is seeking a Peer Educator for the SPACE programme in Essex. This temporary, part-time role invites someone with lived SEND experience to support families across the county by delivering webinars, workshops and community outreach.

You will work with schools and partner organisations to help parents and carers understand SEND, feel informed and confident, and ensure services are accessible and inclusive for all families.

Qualifications

• Lived experience of raising a child or young person with SEND.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Empathetic, non-judgemental and approachable manner.
• Confidence or willingness to develop confidence delivering presentations/workshops.
• Good organisational skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Basic digital skills and willingness to learn.
• Understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding, equality and inclusion.
• Commitment to learning about SEND services and support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver webinars, workshops and information sessions for parents and carers.
• Share knowledge and lived experience to support families and improve SEND understanding.
• Represent SPACE at schools and community events.
• Develop and improve training materials and resources.
• Build positive relationships with families, schools and partner organisations.
• Gather feedback to shape and improve the service.
• Promote inclusion and accessibility in all aspects of the role.

Skills

Lived SEND experience

Communication skills

Empathy and approachability

Public speaking

Collaboration

Job description

Essex County Council is seeking a Peer Educator for the SPACE programme in Essex. This temporary, part-time role invites someone with lived SEND experience to support families across the county by delivering webinars, workshops and community outreach.

You will work with schools and partner organisations to help parents and carers understand SEND, feel informed and confident, and ensure services are accessible and inclusive for all families.