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Contract: 3 Month contract plus ongoing
Location: Shrewsbury (Home-based with school visits)
Pay Rate: 18.20 per hour
Client: Shropshire Council
Are you passionate about championing the educational needs of children and young people? Do you have experience working in education and supporting learners in overcoming barriers to inclusion? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join Shropshire Council as an Inclusion Support Officer.
About the Role
As an Inclusion Support Officer, you will play a crucial role in supporting education settings, schools, families, and partners to achieve positive educational outcomes. You will establish strong working relationships with key stakeholders and promote good practices around inclusion, attendance, and admissions. Your work will contribute to ensuring that all children and young people have equal access to education and the support they need to succeed.
Key Responsibilities
Champion the educational needs of children and young people, supporting schools and families to achieve positive outcomes.
Establish productive relationships with schools, education settings, families, and partners to promote best practices in inclusion and attendance.
Case manage and apply policies/guidance relating to admissions, inclusion, and special educational needs (SEN).
Design and deliver training opportunities for school leaders, staff, and stakeholders on inclusion and education access.
Maintain effective systems for recording, tracking, and reporting within the team.
Contribute to the overall objectives of the Virtual School and Access to Education service.
Ensure compliance with policies on child protection, equal opportunities, health and safety, confidentiality, and data protection.
Participate in ongoing training and development activities.
Requirements
Essential:
5 GCSEs (A-C) or equivalent, including English and Maths.
A professional qualification in Education (e.g., HLTA or degree).
At least two years of recent experience working in an education setting.
Experience supporting learners in overcoming challenges related to access to education and inclusion.
Knowledge of education systems and indicators for educational outcomes.
Understanding of the needs of vulnerable learners and factors affecting their educational progress.
If you are interested or know of anyone who may be, please contact Kat at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed)
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