3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: • Somerset Council is seeking an experienced Inclusion Lead (temporary, 12 weeks) to champion the education of Children Looked After (CLA). • The role is pivotal in advocating for CLA within schools and educational settings, ensuring high aspirations, achievement, and smooth transitions. • Direct experience of working with CLA in an educational context is the most important requirement for this role. • The post-holder will monitor academic progress, support Personal Education Plans (PEPs), collaborate with multi-agency teams, provide guidance to school staff, and support transitions to maintain continuity of education. • This is a part-time role (29.5 hours per week) based at The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset. Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Act as an advocate for CLA, promoting their educational attainment and personal development. • Monitor academic progress, attendance, and wellbeing using data systems to identify underachievement early and coordinate interventions. • Support the development, quality assurance, and review of PEPs, ensuring they are meaningful, SMART, and reflect the child’s voice. • Collaborate with social workers, designated teachers, carers, and other professionals to ensure a coordinated approach to education and care. • Provide guidance and support to school staff on trauma-informed practice, attachment awareness, inclusive strategies, and interventions. • Assist with managing transitions between schools, key stages, or care placements to minimise disruption and maintain continuity in education. • Promote equity, inclusion, and learner wellbeing across educational settings. • Contribute to safeguarding practices and multi-agency working to support CLA effectively. Skills/Experience: • Direct experience of working with Children Looked After (CLA) in educational settings. • Qualified teacher or equivalent experience working with vulnerable children and young people. • Strong knowledge of the education system and the barriers faced by CLA. • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills. • Ability to influence and support schools to improve outcomes for CLA. • Experience in multi-agency working and safeguarding. • Commitment to equity, inclusion, and learner wellbeing. • Understanding of trauma-informed practice and attachment-aware approaches. Additional Information: • The closing date: 20/11/2025. • Qualified teacher or equivalent experience working with vulnerable children and young people. • Hours: 29.5 per week (minimum 2 days onsite). • Location: The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY, UK.