Description
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Specialist Advisory Teacher to join our Experts at Hand SEND Reform Programme. You will provide specialist advice, guidance, training and support to schools, post-16 providers, early years settings, EHE arrangements, families and partner agencies to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
Using your specialist expertise, you will strengthen inclusive practice, support early identification of need, and build the confidence of mainstream providers to meet a wide range of SEND effectively. Through consultation, training and collaborative working, you will help remove barriers to learning, promote achievement and improve outcomes for children and young people.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist advice and evidence-based recommendations to schools, early years settings, post-16 providers, EHE families and other educational settings.
- Support children and young people with a range of SEND needs including Neurodiversity, Autism, SEMH, Speech, Language and Communication Needs, Cognition and Learning, Sensory Needs and Physical or Medical Needs.
- Design, deliver and evaluate training, coaching and professional development programmes for teachers, SENCOs, leaders and support staff.
- Strengthen the ability of educational settings to identify, assess and meet SEND needs through the graduated response.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of the Experts at Hand model and SEND reform agenda.
- Work collaboratively with families and multi-agency professionals to coordinate effective support.
- Monitor impact, analyse service data and contribute to quality assurance and service improvement activities.
Job Requirements
- Significant experience teaching children and young people with SEND and learning differences.
- Experience providing advice, support and challenge to schools and educational settings.
- Experience designing and delivering high-quality training, coaching and workforce development initiatives.
- A strong understanding of the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice and current SEND reforms.
- Knowledge of inclusive teaching practices and the graduated response.
- Experience working effectively in multi-agency environments.
- Excellent communication, consultation and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to analyse needs, develop effective support strategies and manage competing priorities.
- Strong report-writing, presentation and organisational skills.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Degree or equivalent professional qualification.
- Relevant SEND qualification or substantial specialist expertise in SEND.
- Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Additional Requirements
- Enhanced DBS check, including Children's Barred List check.
- Ability to travel regularly across the borough.
- Flexibility to attend evening and weekend meetings and events when required.
- Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and improving outcomes for children and young people.