Job Description
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.
Requirements
• 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.