SEND Partnership & Engagement Officer

Overview

Contract Type:

Fixed Term Contract Until March 2027

Contract Reason:

Subject to funding

Secondment Opportunity:

Permanent employees are encouraged to apply and will be supported as part of our workforce development commitment

Salary:

Grade G SCP 23 £34,434 - SCP 28 £39,152

Hours Per Week:

36 hours

Base Location:

Tameside One

Assessment Date:

To be arranged

The RoleAn exciting opportunity has arisen in the Tameside Council Employment and Skills team for a Partnership and Engagement Officer who will play a key role in supporting our aim to reduce the number of young people not in education, employment or training with a focus on young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

This role will work closely with the SEND team, as well as Employment and Skills teams including careers advice, NEET support and supported internships / employment.

Initially, this is fixed term for 18 months and may be extended subject to further funding.

About YouWe are looking for someone passionate about working with young people, particularly those with an EHCP, with previous guidance or support experience.

About UsMessage from Jill Colbert, Director of Children’s Services

We joined the council at the beginning of 2025 and we are charmed by the warmth, openness, and energy of colleagues. We came to Tameside to make a difference for families here. We are a children’s service on an improvement journey and are ambitious to deliver change. We have a growing range of specialist services for children, a Social Work Academy that supports learning, and progression pathways to encourage staying in Tameside. We have investment in innovation and improvement from the council to grow services and support for families, from family hubs through to safeguarding.

We aim to build a proud, inclusive and safe climate for great practice to flourish in Tameside. We invite you to join Team Tameside on this journey.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures.

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English.

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.

Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here.

For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager Richard Morris on 07977 013111 or ..... full job details .....