Some key information
- Full time, all year-round position
- Hybrid working model with a balance of home, locality and office working
- Based in a locality but with the expectation that casework is needs based and can be across Somerset
- 30 days’ annual leave
- Permanent contract
What will I be doing?
Join us on our mission to make a real difference in Somerset! As Inclusion Lead, you'll play a vital role in creating a brighter, more inclusive future for children and young people with the most complex and acute needs. Every day will bring opportunities to make an impact, as you:
- Drive the development of a truly inclusive education system through a dynamic locality structure.
- Champion the progress of children and young people, ensuring they thrive throughout their educational journey.
- Provide expert advice and innovative strategies to tackle challenges head-on and foster lasting solutions.
- Work hand-in-hand with teachers, parent carers, and external agencies to build an inclusive environment where every child and young person’s academic, social, and emotional growth is supported.
- Coordinate seamless phase transitions with clear plans, effective communication, and a collaborative spirit.
- Navigate complex casework with professionalism and empathy, attending Team Around the Child meetings and Personal Education Plan (PEP) meetings, offering solution-focused advice to empower families and educators alike.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
You’ll have access to ongoing training, support, and guidance to grow and excel in your role. However, you’ll truly shine if you bring:
- Hands-on experience working with children and young people with SEND and a solid understanding of the SEND Code of Practice.
- Expertise in identifying and addressing a range of complex needs of children and young people, ideally within a secondary school setting.
- Understanding and experience of supporting children and young people with acute situations and educational challenges.
- Knowledge of child and adolescent development, including the impact of disabilities and trauma.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with parents, external agencies, and other stakeholders.
- A degree or demonstrate equivalent relevant professional qualifications or expertise.
We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.
We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.
What's in it for me?
We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.
We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:
- We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
- Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Staff discounts in gyms.
- Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
- Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
- A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
- My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more
Anything else I should know?
This is a Grade 9 role with a salary range of £40,476 - £44,711 per annum.
For an informal chat about the role, you can contact
Sarah Stabback
E-mail: [email protected]Interviews will take place on 25th and 26th June 2025.
When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.
If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button - we can’t wait to hear from you.
DBS information
In this role, you will require a criminal background check via Disclosure and Barring Service.
