About WSAPC
West Sussex Alternative Provision College (WSAPC) is an educational establishment based across the county on seven separate sites, providing education for pupils whom are permanently excluded, at risk of exclusion or too ill to attend school. Our ethos is to provide FOCUS (Future, Opportunities:, Curriculum, Us, School) for our pupils to re-engage them in their learning and support re-integration to mainstream provision.
Main Purpose
The 3R Inclusion Advisor is an integral member of APC’s Curriculum Access Team (CAT Team), providing strategic leadership for the 3R service and leading the development of inclusive practice across mainstream schools. Working at both strategic and operational levels, the postholder works alongside Headteachers, Senior Leaders, SENDCOs and wider professionals to advise, support and creatively challenge schools to develop sustainable approaches that build capacity, strengthen inclusive practice and enable more children and young people to remain successfully engaged within mainstream education.
Leading a team of skilled 3R Mentors, the Inclusion Advisor is responsible for planning, coordinating and quality assuring targeted interventions that respond to the individual needs of pupils experiencing barriers to learning, social, emotional and mental health needs and challenging behaviour. By transferring the specialist expertise of APC into mainstream settings, the role strengthens school systems, develops staff confidence and creates lasting change that improves outcomes and reduces the need for exclusion.
As a senior leader within the CAT Team, the postholder will champion innovation, professional curiosity and collaborative working, continually seeking creative solutions that build school capacity and improve the life chances of vulnerable children and young people.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for the 3R Service as an integral part of APC's Curriculum Access Team (CAT Team), leading the development and delivery of targeted interventions that enable vulnerable children and young people to remain successfully engaged in mainstream education.
- Contribute to the continual development of APC's intervention offer by identifying emerging needs, shaping new approaches and informing future therapeutic and curriculum access provision.
- Work alongside Headteachers, Senior Leaders, SENDCOs and Pastoral Leads, providing expert advice, support and professional challenge to strengthen inclusive practice and build sustainable school capacity.
- Lead, inspire and develop a team of specialist 3R Mentors, ensuring high-quality intervention, professional practice and positive outcomes for pupils.
- Design, coordinate and quality assure personalised intervention programmes that reduce the risk of exclusion and improve engagement, attendance and behaviour.
- Coach, mentor and deliver professional development that builds confidence and expertise within mainstream schools.
- Champion innovative, evidence-informed approaches to behaviour, SEMH and inclusion, helping schools develop creative solutions to increasingly complex pupil needs.
- Build strong partnerships with families, schools and multi-agency professionals to deliver joined-up support for vulnerable children and young people.
- Use data, quality assurance and professional curiosity to evaluate impact, drive continuous improvement and shape the future development of the 3R Service.
What You Need to Succeed
Professional Partnerships
- Foster strong multi-agency collaboration to support vulnerable pupils and their families.
- Develop effective working relationships with school leaders, Pastoral and SEND Leads, and other key stakeholders across localities and partnerships.
- Collaborate with schools to co-create sustainable strategies that improve pupil engagement and reduce escalations to exclusion.
- Contribute to CPD and coaching programmes that build staff confidence and competence in inclusive practices.
Teaching and Learning Support
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding, and inclusive education policies.
- Uphold the highest standards of child protection, health and safety, confidentiality, and data security.
Further Information
West Sussex Alternative Provision College and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including references and Disclosure & Barring Service check.
WSAPC is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications for all vacancies from appropriately qualified persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
The closing date is a guide only. We intend to review applications as they are received and call those shortlisted for immediate interview. An early application is advised, as once we have appointed, we will close the recruitment process.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.
Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).
Once complete please return this to [email protected]
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01444 232771
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
The reference number for this role is SCHO02816.
