JOB TITLE: Senior Alternative Provision Advisor / Section 19 Officer
LOCATION: Hounslow, West London, Hybrid Working 2 days office / 3 days remote
PAY RATE: £300 per day umbrella
START DATE: ASAP
DURATION/Hours: 3-month initial contract/ 36 hours a week
IR35 STATUS: Inside
Purpose of Role: As the Senior Alternative Provision Advisor, you will be the main point of contact for schools and council services regarding Alternative Provision (AP), medical provision, part-time timetables, flexi-schooling, and fixed-term exclusions. Your primary focus will be ensuring that all provisions comply with current legislation, sharing best practices, and monitoring the impact of these provisions on students.
Key Accountabilities:
Ensure compliance with current legislation regarding Alternative Provision and related educational services.
Monitor and track the volume and duration of pupils educated through Alternative Provision, ensuring legal standards and best practices are met.
Act as the central point of contact for schools and other services (e.g., SEN teams) regarding alternative educational options.
Share good practices with schools to ensure effective support for pupils needing alternative provision.
Collaborate with schools to develop effective in-school or onsite settings as alternatives to exclusion.
Implement KPIs linked to robust data collection and monitoring across all education phases.
Regularly assess data to track progress, ensure consistency...