East Sussex County Council
Extended Support Practitioner
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Are you passionate about helping children and young people overcome barriers and achieve positive outcomes? If you enjoy working collaboratively with families, schools and professionals, and are committed to supporting children with additional needs to thrive, this could be the role for you.
As an Extended Support Practitioner within the Inclusion and Alternative Provision Team, you will play a key role in improving outcomes for children and young people with additional needs. Working closely with children, families and educational settings, you will provide targeted support that promotes inclusion, engagement and positive educational experiences.
- Develop and deliver interventions for children and young people
- Work alongside families to ensure they are involved in planning support from the earliest stage
- Support schools to follow relevant statutory guidance and legislation
- Contribute to training and awareness-raising activities, helping educational settings develop their understanding of behaviour and evidence-based practice
Working closely with the Team Leader: Extended Support and a team of experienced Extended Support Practitioners, you will help ensure children and families receive timely, effective support that enables them to achieve the best possible outcomes.
We are looking for candidates who:
- Have experience of working with children and young people with additional needs
- Can develop positive and effective relationships with families, schools and partner agencies
- Have an understanding of inclusion, behaviour and supporting positive outcomes for children and young people
- Can provide advice and guidance confidently and effectively
- Are highly organised and able to manage competing priorities within a fast-paced environment
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Please download the Job Description and Person Specification [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/groups/public/documents/document/ytew/mtix/~edisp/ucmfa10121773.docx] for more information.
To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.
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Interviews will take place on Tuesday 8 September 2026 in person at County Hall, Lewes. If you are unavailable on this date, let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative interview date.
Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/10009] for details.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly skilled and supportive team within the Education Division on a fixed-term basis covering parental leave until 31 August 2027.
The Extended Support Team works creatively and collaboratively with children, families and educational settings to overcome barriers to learning and participation. As part of the team, you will have opportunities to contribute to both direct support and wider strategic developments, helping shape practice that improves outcomes for children and young people across East Sussex.
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You will be joining a team that is passionate about inclusion, committed to continuous improvement and dedicated to delivering high-quality support that enables children and young people to thrive.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/11003]
For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Natasha Wilson, Extended Support Team Leader, 07706715336.
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Additional Information
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
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