We are looking for an Advisory and Inclusion Teacher to join our highly valued and well-established specialist SEND and Inclusion Support (SIS) Service. We would be particularly interested in hearing from applicants with expertise in supporting neurodivergent children and young people, including autistic young people, those with ADHD, and those with speech and language or communication needs. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will work within the Communication and Interaction Team; however, you will also be asked to work within and alongside other teams in our service, such as the Emotional Well-being and Effective Learning Team.
We have two posts available, one permanent and one temporary for a period of 12 months.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
The role will involve providing consultation, assessment, advice, interventions, and strategies to remove barriers to inclusion and promote the achievement of individual pupils and groups of pupils within educational settings. The role will also require you to work closely with other services and parent/carers. The successful applicant will enjoy the benefits of working within a supportive multi-disciplinary team with a wide range of expertise and experience.
We encourage you to contact Elizabeth Mulholland, Communication and Interaction Team Manager, via email at Elizabeth.mulholland@durham.gov.uk or on 03000 263 333 to arrange an informal discussion about the role.
WHAT WILL I NEED?
You will have:
* QTS
* up to date knowledge of SEND legislation
* considerable experience of working in schools with children with SEND and knowledge of strategies, approaches, and resources appropriate for children with SEND, particularly neurodivergent young people and those with difficulties in speech and language, communication, and interaction
* experience of working with professionals from other service areas and supporting parent/carers
* experience of delivering training or workshops
* your own transport arrangements to enable you to travel distances between schools
Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.
If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.
REWARDS AND BENEFITS
We offer generous rewards and benefits that are designed to help you perform at your best:
* Wellbeing Portal and access to an Employee Assist Scheme.
* Wide range of learning and development opportunities including professional qualifications, coaching, and mentoring.
* Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme (discounts across a host of major retailers).
* Discounted DCC gym membership.
* Staff networks run by staff for our staff, including Race Equality and Diversity, Disability, LGBT+, Armed Forces, Carers, Menopause.
* A range of other salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing.
Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise that a diverse, talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.
We are committed to ensuring that our employment policies and processes are fair and equitable to all. We welcome job applications from everyone, and successful candidates are considered only on their skills and ability to do the job.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and provide support throughout the recruitment process.
INTERVIEWS
Interviews will be held on week commencing 17th and 24th March 2025.
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver, or a veteran.
HOW TO APPLY
In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal.
Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.
If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27 (option 2) or the Recruitment Team via email at RecruitmentCYPS@durham.gov.uk.
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