Job Description

Elective Home Education Assistant Officer | 9018 | Permanent Contract | 37 hours per week | 31,537 to 33,699 per annum | Grade G | Norfolk

Join Our Team

We are seeking two additional passionate education professionals, ideally with a teaching qualification, to join our

Services to Home Educators

team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an innovative and supportive service that makes a real difference to home educating families and children across Norfolk.

About the Role

You will support the team in fulfilling Norfolk County Council's elective home education responsibilities. Main aspects of your role will include:


Conducting home visits to provides families with tailored information, advice and guidance. Managing a caseload of families. Request, receive and review information about home education.

Who'll You'll Work With

You'll collaborate with a wide range of professionals including:


Education colleagues Families and schools Partner agencies and other Local Authorities

Together, we work to ensure children receive a suitable and supportive education at home.

Safeguarding Commitment

All applicants must have a clear understanding of safeguarding vulnerable groups (children, young people and adults) and know how to raise concerns appropriately.



Before you apply, we recommend reading the full

and Person Specification

to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria.

For further information about this role, please contact Ian Smart, EHE Team Manager, Services to Home Educators, on 01603 303336 or at ian.hart@norfolk.gov.uk



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

You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.



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: 5 November 2025 at 23:55

All other applicants closing date: 13 November 2025 at 23:55

Interview dates: 18 & 19 November 2025