Additional Learning Needs Advisory Teacher

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in Aberystwyth is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Advisory Teacher. The role involves supporting schools, pupils, and parents, providing guidance for meeting learning needs, and collaborating with various educational teams. Applicants should have prior experience as an ALN coordinator and a relevant teaching qualification. The position offers a work-life balance, generous pension scheme, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience leading and working as an ALN coordinator.
• Ability to collaborate with schools, pupils, and parents.
• Knowledge of the Additional Learning Needs framework.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and advice to schools, pupils, and parents.
• Support schools in implementing the ALN and Education Tribunal Act.
• Collaborate with ALN coordinators and support staff.

Skills

Experience as an ALN coordinator

Ability to provide strategies for learning needs

Collaboration skills

Understanding of ALN and Education Tribunal Act

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Job description

We operate a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Additional Learning Needs Advisory Teacher

We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic ALN Advisory Teacher, who has previous experience of leading and working as an ALN coordinator, to join the ALN, Wellbeing and Inclusion team in Ceredigion.

The successful candidate will:

• Work with schools, pupils and parents, offering guidance and advice.
• Work with pupils to identify and provide strategies and advice on meeting their learning needs.
• Support schools in implementing the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 and the ALN Code for Wales.
• Collaborate with ALN coordinators and support staff within our schools and specialist settings.
• Support the Graduated Response approach, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.
• Collaborate with members of the ALN, Inclusion and Wellbeing team and the School Improvement team within Ceredigion schools services.
• Collaborate with other agencies as required.

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting childrenand adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles withinourorganisationrequireaDisclosureand Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. Thisrolewill require an Enhanced DBS check. Pleasenote that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.

What we offer

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Where you'll work

Schools and Culture

We offer appropriate challenge and support to our schools, to help them deliver first class education to all pupils, across the age and ability range. Our primary functions are as follows:

• School Improvement: Leadership; Support and Challenge, Teaching and Learning; Digital Literacy; Literacy and Numeracy; Welsh in Education
• Additional Learning Needs: Provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs, Inclusion; Attendance; Educational Psychology
• Pupil Wellbeing:Counselling; Welfare; Anti-Bullying, Pupil Voice
• Education Governance: Data ; Governor Support, Policy support
• School Admissions
• Culture: Music Service; Cered; Felinfach Theatre; Museum
• Infrastructure and Resources: Planning School Places; Modernisation and Twenty First Century Schools Programme; Buildings; Grants
• Catering: Day Centres; Primary Schools; Residential homes.
• Childcare Unit: Childcare Sufficiency Assessment; Childcare & Play Grant; Childcare Offer; Out of School (After School Clubs and Holiday Playschemes); Day Nursery, Cylch/Playgroup & Childminder business support and staff training

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