Inclusion Lead

This is a remote position.

4-5 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

• To support children and young people particularly those who are looked after at risk of exclusion or disengaged from education by leading on individual case management coordinating multi-agency interventions and developing personalised education pathways. The post holder will ensure access to high-quality inclusive education and alternative provision that promotes attendance engagement achievement and positive progression outcomes.
  

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Act as the lead professional on allocated learner cases coordinating timely and effective multi-agency support.
  
• Identify and respond proactively to risks of exclusion poor attendance or disengagement from education.
  
• Maintain accurate up-to-date case records in line with statutory and organisational requirements.
  
• Develop and regularly review personalised education and progression plans tailored to each learners strengths interests and aspirations.
  
• Support smooth transitions between education settings alternative provision training or post-16 pathways.
  
• Ensure plans promote long-term engagement achievement and positive destinations.
  

Essential Experience Required

• Experience working with children and young people particularly those who are looked after vulnerable or at risk of exclusion or disengagement.
  
• Experience of case management and coordinating support across multiple agencies.
  
• Experience working within education early years youth services social care or a related setting.
  
• Experience of supporting learners with SEND and/or complex needs (desirable).
  

Essential Qualifications Required

• A relevant qualification in education youth work social care early years or a related field (e.g. Level 3 or above).
  
• Safeguarding training (or willingness to undertake).
  
• Knowledge of statutory education responsibilities relating to children looked after and vulnerable learners.
  

Additional information to note

• Working hours: 37 hours per week
  
• Enhanced DBS check required.
  
• Driving license required.
  
• Remote working.
  

The role closes on 23^rd April 2026 apply ASAP.