KS4 & SEND Advisory Officer

Job Description

Salary range: £46,161- £49,590 inc. (pro-rata) London weighting
Contract: Fixed term or Secondment - 12 months
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time

Brent is one of the most diverse boroughs in the country, with communities, ideas and experiences from across the world helping to shape who we are. Working here means joining a council that is focused on fairness, open to new thinking and committed to improving life for local people. Our values shape how we work and what people can expect from us. We collaborate proactively, lead inclusively, embrace change, are bold and curious, and celebrate and share our success. For people who care about public service and want their work to matter, Brent offers the chance to make a meaningful difference.
About the role

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.

In this role, you will:

• 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.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has substantial experience supporting vulnerable children and young people in education, SEND, social care or a related setting.
• Understands Key Stage 4 education, GCSE pathways and the barriers affecting attendance, achievement and progression.
• Has knowledge of SEND requirements, EHCPs and the SEND Code of Practice, alongside an understanding of children looked after.
• Can work confidently with schools, carers and multi-agency partners to coordinate support and challenge where needed.
• Can interpret pupil and cohort information, prioritise a varied caseload and develop effective educational interventions.
• Communicates clearly, builds positive relationships and keeps children’s views and aspirations central to planning.

A relevant Level 3 qualification in SEND, education, health or a related field, or equivalent professional experience, is required.

Why join us? We know people do their best work when they feel valued, supported and able to grow. At Brent, you will benefit from:

• 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

To learn more about our staff benefits, visit Our offer to you.

This secondment offers the opportunity to develop experience across Key Stage 4 advisory work and specialist SEND practice, with close collaboration across Brent Virtual School and partner services.

How to apply This advert is only open to eligible redeployees. You will need to submit a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the criteria outlined in the ‘About You’ section above. This is a key part of the selection process, and applications without a supporting statement may not be considered. You may also upload a CV to support your application, but it cannot replace the supporting statement. You can view the full essential requirements for this role within the job description.
Closing date for redeployees: Thursday 12th November 2026 at 23:59 Interested in applying? Click "Apply Now" to begin your application.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you are interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects the people we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and encourage applicants to complete the diversity survey section of the application.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and fairness. We expect all employees to demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and to promote inclusive, non-discriminatory practices in their work. This commitment forms part of our recruitment process, and candidates may be assessed on their understanding of and ability to contribute to an inclusive working environment.
The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas, who will use it to help prevent fraud and other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details on how your information will be used by Brent and Cifas, and your data protection rights can be found here.
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. This includes people with hidden disabilities, long-term health conditions, diagnoses and mental health conditions. We also guarantee an interview to care-experienced applicants who meet the essential criteria. Information shared for this purpose will be treated fairly and used only to confirm eligibility under these schemes.
If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@brent.gov.uk.
Brent has a positive approach to flexible working. Job Description Internal Transfer Form - this must be completed and attached to your application form.