London Borough of Redbridge Hiring for Education Support Officer Job at Ilford, England Full Time

Redbridge is an ambitious, diverse and exciting east-London borough. What we do is driven by changing our relationship with local people to support our vision. As a result, we’ve developed innovative ways to build our communities and transform our Council.

We’re one of the fastest growing parts of the country and the third most diverse London borough. Our communities are attracted by a mixture of excellent schools, relatively affordable housing, high-quality open space and rapid transport connections into the heart of the City.

The Virtual School in Redbridge is looking for an Education Support Officer to join its team.

Ideal candidates will:

• To assist the Headteacher in championing the educational needs of children who are looked- after, who have or have had a social worker, and who were previously looked after

• Have experience of establishing successful and learning relationships with children and young people across the age and the ability range, including those with EHCP, attachment disorder

• Be able to establish productive professional relationships with a range of professionals, including teachers, social workers and foster carers
  have a good knowledge of the barriers that Children looked after have to overcome

• Have secure knowledge and experience of trauma-informed practice

• Have the ability to successfully implement strategies to support children to have high aspirations and achieve, behave and attend well in school, and other settings.

• Be approachable, highly organised and flexible, with excellent communication skills

• Have the appropriate ICT skills to perform the role effectively

• Have the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students

You will have the opportunity to:

• Play a key role in a proactive and supportive team
• Provide continuity of supporting the needs of young people who are looked after or leaving care across the age ranges of 2-19
• To promote the education of children looked-after by monitoring and championing their educational needs through direct work, the Personal Education Plan process and through the organisation of additional support and deployment of resources where required
• Support our students in key stages of transition on their journey through education and contribute to the personal and social development of our children and young people
• Provide support, advice and challenge to social workers, carers and school staff to ensure the best possible outcomes for our Children in Care.

If you are seeking a challenging and highly rewarding position with the opportunity to enhance the lives of Children Looked After, then we are keen to hear from you.

If you would like to discuss the role, please contact [email protected]

This is a full time, term time only, permanent post.

Closing date: 16th September 2022

Interview date: TBC

Ambitious for Redbridge

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK. At the London Borough of Redbridge, we receive a high volume of great-quality applicants, we therefore may close a vacancy earlier than advertised. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.