Education Support Officer - Previously Looked After Children

Role Responsibility

Our vision

Virtual School Kent supports children and young people in care and those who have left care under an adoption, special guardianship or child arrangements order to achieve and contribute positively to their communities now and in the future. We are a diverse and rapidly developing organisation who value the children’s voices in shaping our policies and services.

Your opportunity

• To be part of a team who advise families and schools in their support of children and young people who have left care, in order that they achieve great things.
• Be part of a virtual school where you can work creatively to help the children/young people overcome barriers in order to make good educational progress
• Bring new ideas to help the young people thrive
• To work in a multi-agency way with partners who are working in the best interests of the child/young person

What we are looking for

A person who is

• motivated, supportive and has inclusion at the heart of what they do.
• experienced in supporting children and young people in educational settings - and can bring their knowledge/approaches to working at VSK
• able to work independently out in settings and as part of a team
• understanding of safety being paramount for the children/young people
• flexible and adaptive to the different needs of our children and young people
• have a good understanding of Special Educational Needs and processes.

There are two posts available: one covering North and West Kent (Office Base Worral House in West Malling) and one covering South and East Kent (Office Base Brook House in Whitstable).

Depending on Covid restrictions, a significant part of the working week may be spent in different educational settings across the area so the ability to travel across the area in a timely and flexible manner is essential.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

What’s in it for you

To work in a friendly environment with professionals who want to make a difference for previously looked after children and young people

Plenty of training opportunities and a very supportive team

No week is the same at VSK, there is lots of variety!

https://www.virtualschool.lea.kent.sch.uk/plac/

Interviews are planned for Tuesday 15th December to be held on Microsoft Teams.

Contact Details

For further information on this role please contact Emma Willis on 03000 422156.

About the Company

Please note – if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.