Inclusion Lead

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Job Location:

Somerset - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 49 - 49

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 childs 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.

Required Skills:

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.

Required Education:

Qualified teacher or equivalent experience working with vulnerable children and young people.

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 a...