Inclusion Partnership Adviser

Do you have a passion for supporting children young people and their families If you have a strong inclusive ethos and a desire to see improved life chances for young people with the confidence that you can affect the right support at the right time for all children and young people in East Sussex this could be the role for you!

This post will cover the Hastings Rother and Rye area with training and meetings across the county. The candidate will be required to travel within this region on a regular basis.

We are seeking an Adviser in the Inclusion and Alternative Provision team for 3 days a week for a fixed term maternity cover until 13 April 2027. The successful applicant will have the opportunity toadvise and support schools to provide evidence informed interventions for our most vulnerable children who are at risk of isolation through suspension and permanent exclusion.

This will include supporting the Deputy Service Manager: Inclusion and Alternative Provision in ensuring school staff are advised and supported in maintaining an inclusive environment reducing childrens experiences of exclusion from the classroom and the school community. You will work strategically to identify ways to focus the offer to schools and provide the support that makes a difference for children and young people. You will use research to inform practise and will use data to strategically inform relevant and bespoke interventions including the development of training for staff.

You will be highly effective at establishing working relationships with partners and promoting inclusive approaches to parents/carers service users and the schools across the primary and secondary phases as well as specialist settings. This role will involve facilitating complex multi-agency meetings and sharing your expertise on the approaches that have the most impact for vulnerable children and young people.

You will work closely with the Team Leader: Extended Supportso that support including implementing strategies to prevent exclusion and support reintegration is allocated equitably and effectively not only from schools but also from alternative provision.

The support you provide will be instrumental in our ability to deliver our vision of relentlessly pursuing positive outcomes for children and young people and enabling them to thrive. As a member of theInclusion and Alternative Provision team you will be part of an innovative Education Division which is unique to East Sussex.

As part of an experienced and supportive team you will be responsible for working with primary and secondary schools in the following areas:

• Analysing need particularly in the context of multiple interactive factors which impact on a childs presentation in school
• Planning for meeting the needs of children with complex profiles
• Engaging with families and services and using that engagement to inform provision mapping
• Bringing services together through multi-agency meetings to establish clear action plans and clearly define responsibilities within that
• Identify service development areas based on thorough analysis of data and stakeholder engagement
• Build capacity for inclusion within schools including through: training; modelling practice; enabling reflective spaces; utilising available funding streams; and timely access to alternative provision
• Promoting a holistic understanding of behaviour and the many factors which can impact on a childs presentation in school
• Complementing schools awareness and understanding of relevant legislation and government guidance as well as research and debate in the area of behaviour

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have QTS and demonstrable experience in schools

• Have a genuine interest and skill in developing practice in schools and developing professional and supportive relationships

• Have experience of providing challenge to professionals and parents/colleagues whilst remaining calm and child focused

• Have specialist knowledge of effective methodologies for supporting children and young people with SEND including SEMH in mainstream schools

• Have a passion for education and a desire to make a difference.

We are seeking someone who will be highly motivated a creative thinker and be committed to the inclusion agenda. You will champion our most vulnerable children and young people and ensure that decision making is driven by their experiences and aspirations.

If you believe you have the key skills experience and attributes we are looking for then we want to hear from you.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

To apply for this role please follow the Apply Now button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience education or personal interests.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply pageand our statement on the use of AI.

Interviews will take place in person at Cavendish House in Hastings on 20 April 2026.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See ourpriority status page for details.

What we can offer you

The post is based at Cavendish House in Hastings but with flexibility for some home working as part of a hybrid working model.

You will work as part of an existing team of experienced staff and have regular supervisions case discussions and peer support.

In addition to opportunities to grow your career within our team we offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment which include:

• Opportunities for flexible working

• Regular CPD opportunities

• a generous leave entitlement

• access to financial wellbeing resources and products

• a wide selection of discounts with high street retailers holiday companies and more

• travel expenses paid from allocated base

More information can be found on ourbenefits page.

Want to know more

If you have any questions or would like to have an informal discussion about the role please contact Laura Carpenter Deputy Service Manager Inclusion AP at or by telephone on .