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Learning Advocate (SEND specialist)

Job Introduction

Job Title: Learning Advocate (SEND Specialist)
Salary: £35,495 - £39,001 per annum (already pre-rata'd to match TTO and hours)
35 Hours per Week
Location: Pershore Civic Centre
Team: Worcestershire Virtual School
Permanent

The Role:

Worcestershire Virtual School fulfills the Local Authority's statutory duties in ensuring that children and young people in care, previously in care and those with a social worker receive the best possible educational provision and outcomes. We work with children, young people and their families as well as colleagues across Education, Social Care and Health to ensure our children and young people reach their full potential.

You will be joining a team of Learning Advocates within the Virtual School to provide support for a cohort of Worcestershire Children who are Looked After (CLA). You will promote high expectations for out CLA within our educational settings, prioritising their needs to secure a good quality education and positive outcomes. You will support the early identification of barriers to success, providing guidance and challenge to schools to implement targeted interventions at the earliest opportunity, thereby promoting a culture of high aspirations for every CLA.

This particular Learning Advocate post is a recently new role with a focus on supporting our children and young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to ensure that their educational needs are met. This includes helping to navigate the SEND system, holding Annual Reviews and securing appropriate educational provision for our Children Looked After.

You will need to use your own initiative, posses excellent interpersonal skills, first-rate organisational skills and demonstrate the ability to meet deadlines. Training and support will be provided from a highly regarded team.

This post offers a great opportunity for a committed and successful professional to contribute to the development of the Worcestershire Virtual School. You will be joining a highly supportive team, committed to improving the outcomes of our children and young people in care.

For further information please contact: Kerry Lawrence (Virtual School Deputy Head) klawrence5@worcestershire.gov.uk 07534098035

Benefits:

You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage

Some of these offers include:

Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.

Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: Monday 18th August 2025
Anticipated Interview Date: Friday 12th September 2025

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