# KS4 & SEND Advisory Officer

**Company**: Brent Council
**Location**: London Borough of Brent, Greater London
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: GBP 46,161 - 49,590 per year
**Category**: Education
**Industry**: Government & Public Sector

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## Description

Join Brent Virtual School as a KS4 & SEND Advisory Officer, supporting children looked after to achieve their potential in education.

This varied temporary secondment brings together Key Stage 4 advisory work and specialist SEND oversight. You will help young people stay engaged in learning, access the support they need, achieve their qualifications and move confidently into post-16 opportunities.

**Responsibilities:**

- Lead educational oversight of the Key Stage 4 cohort, monitoring attendance, progress, attainment and educational stability.

- Work with schools and partners to strengthen Personal Education Plans, coordinate targeted support and improve GCSE and equivalent outcomes.

- Provide specialist advice and oversight for children and young people with SEND, including EHCP reviews and specialist or out-of-borough provision.

- Help prevent exclusions and gaps in education, and support successful Year 11 transitions into education, employment or training.

You will work closely with designated teachers, SENCOs, social workers, carers, education providers and other professionals, offering practical advice and constructive challenge to remove barriers to learning.

**Requirements:**

- Substantial experience supporting vulnerable children and young people in education, SEND, social care or a related setting.

- Understanding of Key Stage 4 education, GCSE pathways and the barriers affecting attendance, achievement and progression.

- Knowledge of SEND requirements, EHCPs and the SEND Code of Practice, alongside an understanding of children looked after.

- Ability to work confidently with schools, carers and multi-agency partners to coordinate support and challenge where needed.

- Ability to interpret pupil and cohort information, prioritise a varied caseload and develop effective educational interventions.

- Clear communication, positive relationship-building and keeping children’s views and aspirations central to planning.

**Benefits:**

- 27 days' annual leave, rising with length of service, plus bank holidays

- Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions

- Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles

- Supportive family-friendly policies, including carers’ leave, paternity leave and compassionate leave for eligible employees

- Health and wellbeing support, including eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

- Financial wellbeing support, including education sessions, childcare deposit loans and season ticket loans

- Travel support, including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme and onsite facilities

- Learning and development opportunities to support your career

- Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure and entertainment

## Skills

### Required
- SEND
- Key Stage 4
- EHCPs
- SEND Code of Practice
- education
- social care

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