Group SENDCo and Education Adviser When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Job Title: Group SENDCo and Education Adviser Area covered: England and Wales Location: Home Based with occasional travel / can offer office work depending on location Salary: £33,000 per annum Closing Date: 9th May 2025 Interview dates: 1st Interview 15th & 16th May / 2nd Interview w/c 19th May Our Core Benefits include: Up to 39 days annual leave (including BH, One Moment in Time day and opportunity to buy 5 extra days), Minimum 9% Contributory Pension, Life Assurance, ‘The Hub’ discount marketplace, EAP, Occupational Health, Sick pay, Family Friendly leave, Expenses and Mileage, Tech Scheme. We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SEND practitioner to join the National Fostering Group as our Group SENDCo and Education Adviser. As Group SENDCo and Education Adviser you will be the first point of contact for any member of staff or foster parent, who requires education advice and/or ongoing support for a child or young person in a fostering household. Your role will cover services in England and our two services in Wales, and you will work alongside other professionals in a team dedicated to boosting outcomes for children and young people in our care. The role includes: * Providing appropriate education information and guidance, often in the area of SEND and EHC plans, while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and professionalism. * Providing ongoing support to drive improved educational solutions, involving working with other professionals and stakeholders internally and externally, such as schools, local authorities and SEND support organisations to ensure children’s needs are placed at the heart of decision making. * Case tracking all ongoing support and regularly monitoring outcomes. * Delivering training and updates to staff and foster carers in areas of the educational system. * Working on projects to develop the quality of the support or interventions offered. * Data analysis and administration support as required. Who we are looking for We are looking for someone who has recent education experience and is adept at driving better outcomes for children and young people working with a variety of stakeholders. You will understand the barriers that children and young people can face if they have special education needs or disabilities, and how professionals can work best to help them to overcome these barriers. If you are a teacher, a trained SENDCo or have some previous experience of SEND practice and law, particularly in applying for and appealing EHC plans, this role is for you. You’ll be in your comfort zone providing a high level of customer service to our staff and foster parents, explaining current education systems and giving appropriate information and advice. You will be comfortable liaising with all employees at all levels, including those in local authority and other stakeholders. The successful candidate will also need the ability to collect, assess, summarise and analyse key information and data appropriately. You will be capable of using your own initiative and effectively planning and prioritising work. Essential Criteria * Experience as a SENCo at primary or secondary level, or experience of SEND law, practice, EHC plans etc. * Education experience as a qualified teacher. * A passion for creating better outcomes for disadvantaged children. * Knowledge of current primary and/or secondary education provision and attainment points. * Understanding of the needs of children, their development and the barriers SEND or LAC face. * Experience of managing projects and driving change. * Well-developed written and verbal communication combined with excellent customer service skills. * Ability to work effectively alongside other staff and external stakeholders to drive resolutions. * Ability to collect, assess, summarise and analyse key information. * Capable of using own initiative and effectively planning and prioritising work. * Full driving licence and use of own car. (This role includes some driving to services for face-to-face training or updates, where you will be paid mileage at the government rate of 0.45p per mile. For any longer journeys train travel is also available.) Desirable Criteria * An understanding of the Welsh education system. * Previous SENDCo qualification and experience. * Experience of working in a Special School or Alternative Provision. * Experience of working directly on projects designed to boost outcomes for children who are looked after. * Previous case-tracking experience. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children, young people and adults we work with; we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer