Senior Inclusion Lead (Grade 8) – Interims

Job Description

Job Category: – Interims

Job location: The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY, United Kingdom

Somerset Council

Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £52.33 per hour

Key Responsibilities

Early Identification of NEET Risk: Use data and professional insight to identify students at risk of disengagement or exclusion, and implement targeted support strategies.
NEET Risk Tracking: Maintain and monitor a live register of students at risk of NEET, using attendance, attainment, and wellbeing data to inform support plans.
Provision Coordination: Identify and place learners in appropriate alternative provision or post-16 pathways, ensuring quality assurance and alignment with learner needs.
Transition Support: Provide hands-on support for transitions between KS4 and Post-16, including college applications, interviews, and access to careers advice.
Multi-Agency Working: Attend and contribute to Team Around the Child (TAC) meetings, PEP reviews, and safeguarding discussions to ensure education remains central to planning.
Engagement & Attendance: Work directly with schools, colleges, and providers to improve attendance and engagement, including home visits and outreach where necessary.
Staff Support & Guidance: Offer practical advice and coaching to school staff on inclusive practices, behaviour support, and trauma-informed approaches.
Youth Voice & Empowerment: Ensure young people are involved in planning their education and future, helping them build confidence and self-advocacy skills.
Skills and Attributes

Strong operational knowledge of KS4 and Post-16 education and NEET prevention
Experience in team leadership
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Commitment to inclusive practice and learner-centred support