SEND Peer Educator & Parent Support Advocate

Essex County Council; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex County Council is seeking a passionate Peer Educator with lived experience of raising a child or young person with SEND to support families across Essex. You will deliver webinars, workshops and information sessions, helping parents and carers build confidence and understanding of SEND.

Work with schools and partner organisations to support families, represent SPACE at events, develop training materials, and promote inclusion and accessibility.

Qualifications

• Lived experience of raising a child or young person with SEND.
• Strong passion for supporting families and improving SEND outcomes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident or willing to develop confidence delivering presentations and workshops.
• Empathetic, non-judgemental and approachable manner.
• Good organisational skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Basic digital skills and willingness to learn.
• Understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding, equality and inclusion.
• Commitment to developing knowledge of SEND services for families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver webinars, workshops and community outreach activities.
• Help parents and carers build confidence and understanding of SEND.
• Work with schools, partner organisations and colleagues to support families.
• Ensure parents and carers feel listened to, valued and informed.
• 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 partners.
• Gather feedback to shape and improve the service.
• Promote inclusion, equality and accessibility in all aspects of the role.

Skills

Lived experience

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Empathy

Organisational skills

Digital literacy

Confidentiality & safeguarding

SEND knowledge

Job description

Essex County Council is seeking a passionate Peer Educator with lived experience of raising a child or young person with SEND to support families across Essex. You will deliver webinars, workshops and information sessions, helping parents and carers build confidence and understanding of SEND.

Work with schools and partner organisations to support families, represent SPACE at events, develop training materials, and promote inclusion and accessibility.