We are looking to recruit an Education Inclusion Officer to join our Education Inclusion Service on fixed term basis to cover maternity leave. To ensure that the authority and its schools adhere to their statutory responsibilities with regard to school attendance and related matters. To support schools, children and their families in ensuring that all pupils attend school regularly. On a day to day basis you will:

challenging and supporting individual schools with regard to pupil attendance and advising on best practice
supporting parents to fulfil their legal duty with regard to the education of their child (ren)
undertaking casework with identified pupils
working with other departments and agencies as required
undertaking a specialist area of work on behalf of the service(as agreed with line manager), In addition, we are committed to developing our people and will not only provide support to enable you to quickly and confidently take ownership of this role's key areas of responsibility but in addition, we are committed to supporting your development in order that you can progress your career with us.
Hybrid Working:Subject to certain conditions being met, you may choose to work from home or in an office location.
Flexi-time: Hours may be worked within a defined bandwidth, Monday to Friday, subject to service needs., We offer appropriate challenge and support to our schools, to help them deliver first class education to all pupils, across the age and ability range. Our primary functions are as follows:
School Improvement: Leadership; Support and Challenge, Teaching and Learning; Digital Literacy; Literacy and Numeracy; Welsh in Education
Additional Learning Needs: Provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs, Inclusion; Attendance; Educational Psychology

ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload
is well organised and able to analyse data and write reports
willingness to challenge schools with regard to the implementation of good practice
willingness to challenge attitudes that may compromise a child's right to a full and efficient education and to apply legal interventions if necessary
ability to work effectively within a multiagency context if required
excellent communication skills, both verbal and written