Location
Romford, London Borough of Havering

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£58,400 - £61,271 plus Outer London Allowance (£2,431)

About the Role
Havering SEND and Alternative Provision Service is a multi-disciplinary team of Educational Psychologists, Advisory Teachers, Early Years specialists, Counsellors, Occupational Therapists and other specialist staff. The team works collaboratively to support children and young people with SEND and their families, alongside the schools and educational settings they attend.

We are seeking an experienced SEND Preparation for Adulthood (PfA) Lead to join the Education Directorate. This role will lead borough-wide work on PfA, working closely with colleagues across health, social care and other key stakeholders to ensure children and young people with SEND achieve meaningful outcomes and successful transitions into adulthood. The postholder will champion PfA principles throughout education pathways, EHCP processes and multi-agency practice.

The SEND PfA Lead will:
- Lead the development and implementation of a borough-wide Preparation for Adulthood strategy
- Strengthen the quality of annual reviews, person-centred planning and transition pathways across schools and colleges
- Build workforce capacity through training, guidance and professional development activities
- Work closely with schools, post-16 providers, employers and partner agencies to improve education, employment and independent living opportunities
- Play a key role in developing and supporting Havering's SEND Employment Forum
- Ensure PfA outcomes are embedded within EHCPs and quality assurance processes
- Develop information, resources and guidance for families, young people and professionals
- Engage strategically with schools, colleges, families and partner organisations to drive improvement and system change

Working within Havering's Education Support Service offers:
- A tailored induction package
- Business support to streamline reporting and diary systems
- State of the art AI tools to support productivity and wellbeing
- Regular supervision
- Protected CPD time
- A talented, welcoming service of more than 100 educational professionals
- Work across a range of settings including Mainstream, Special Schools and ARPs
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Excellent IT equipment and support
- Easily accessible workspaces and strong transport links including the Elizabeth Line

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

Experience
Proven experience in SEND education, multi-agency working and leading strategic initiatives related to Preparation for Adulthood is essential.

About you
You will be a collaborative and proactive professional with strong leadership skills and the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders including schools, families, health and social care partners. You are committed to improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND and have excellent communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications
Relevant professional qualifications and experience in SEND education or related fields are required. An enhanced DBS check will be undertaken for this role.