Assistant Alternative Education Service Officer (9098)

Assistant Alternative Education Service Officer | 9098 | Secondment Opportunity/Temporary Contract for 12 Months | 37 hours per week | £28,598 to £31,022 per annum | Grade F | Norwich There is an exciting 12-month secondment / temporary contract opportunity to join the Transitional Education Service supporting children and young people by commissioning high quality education for children who will otherwise not receive a full-time education. The team has the responsibility for discharging the Local Authorities duties under Section 19 of the Education Act and will work with pupils who are mostly not on a school roll. You will have the opportunity to work alongside different teams to ensure the Local Authority is compliant with its statutory duties for both educational provision and the welfare of these pupils. With relevant experience / qualifications, you will need to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of children’s and pupils needs and how to plan a high-quality education package, and the tenacity and determination to ensure the team achieves positive outcomes for children and young people. This role will involve working across different teams when advocating for pupils’ needs, and effective communication skills to develop existing relationships and partnerships will be an integral part of the role. If you wish to discuss this post in more detail please contact Annette Walker, Transitional Education Service Manager at annette.walker@norfolk.gov.uk Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here. These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council: Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependant on your job role and business need. Financial benefits such as: ‘Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out. A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers Relocation expenses (where applicable) An advance of your expenses if you travel for work Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions. Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility) A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email. We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position. Redeployment closing date: Tuesday 25th November 2025 at 23:59 All other applicants closing date: Tuesday 2nd December 2025 at 23:59