Location
London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£45,852 - £49,155

About the Role
Tower Hamlets’ vision is to enable young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to live, learn and work within their local community, achieve sustained progression, and experience better life outcomes. We are seeking committed and proactive Preparation for Adulthood (PfA) Officers to join our SEN service. In this role, you will support young people as they transition from school or college into adult life, focusing on planning and ensuring their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) reflect their aspirations and that appropriate support is in place to realise these goals.

You will work closely with young people, their families, schools, colleges, social care, and health professionals. Your responsibilities include attending and contributing to annual reviews from Year 9 onwards, embedding PfA outcomes such as employment, independent living, community participation, and good health into each plan. You will promote access to opportunities like supported internships, apprenticeships, and training, and collaborate with professionals to facilitate smooth transitions into adult services where necessary.

This role requires excellent communication skills to explain complex processes clearly and sensitively, alongside empathy, patience, and a strong belief in the potential of every young person. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential, as is confidence in working across multiple agencies.

Benefits
Competitive salary £45,852 - £49,155
Local Government Pension Scheme membership
Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 days after 5+ years’ service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas
Flexible and agile working to support work–life balance
Staff money-saving schemes such as rent deposit loans and season ticket loans
Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways

Tower Hamlets is a unique and dynamic borough at the heart of London, combining rich history with innovation. Our award-winning Town Hall in Whitechapel offers a modern, flexible workplace designed to foster collaboration and community. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent, and Respect – creating a positive and inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

Join us to make a real difference in one of London’s most vibrant and fastest growing boroughs, where your work will have visible impact every day.

Experience
Experience of transition planning and knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice are essential. Experience working with young people with SEND and multi-agency collaboration is highly desirable.

About you
Excellent communicator with the ability to explain complex processes clearly and sensitively.
Empathetic, patient, and committed to the potential of every young person.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Confident working across multiple agencies.
Ability to use Synergy is desirable.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications or experience in SEND, social care, education, or related fields are preferred but not explicitly stated.