Family Partnership Officer
- External Advertising Start Date: - 20 Jul 2026
- Directorate - Children’s Services
- Location - Office
- Contract Type - Permanent
- Pay, Benefits and Supplements: - Grade I £45,852-£49,155
- About The Role -
We are recruiting for an experienced dynamic SEND Adviser (Family Partnership Officer) to join Tower Hamlets & City SEND IASS.
If you are passionate about providing expert information and support to parents of children with SEND and young people 16 - 25 in line with Education Law we would love to hear from you.
We are looking for someone with experience of working across Education Health & Social care to provide a specialist service to residents including SEND Mediations and TribunalsIn this role, you will:
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Provide impartial expert advice and information to all parents/carers of children with special educational needs (SEN) ensuring that parents’ views are heard and understood.
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Demontrate an in depth knowledge of and familiarity with UK Education System paricularly in realtion to SEN Law and provision
- Manage large caseload of both parents and young people 16 -25.
About You
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
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Sound knowledge of SEND Law and Guidance
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Strong communication and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively in a diverse community.
The vacancy will be closed once we have reached the maximum number of applications.
Our Benefits
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Competitive salary Grade I £45,852 - £49,155
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Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
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Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years’ service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas..
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Staff money-saving schemes (e.g., rent deposit loans, season ticket loans).
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Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways.
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Salary range
- £45,852 - £49,155 per year