Advisory and Inclusion Teacher (Full Time)

Spacehouse Limited; Spennymoor; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham County Council is seeking an Advisory and Inclusion Teacher for the specialist SEND and Inclusion Support (SIS) Service in Spennymoor. The role focuses on advising and supporting schools to improve inclusion and pupil achievement within Cognition and Learning, Motor, Sensory, and related teams.

You will provide consultation, assessment and interventions, collaborating with other services and carers, in a multidisciplinary setting. A DBS check will be required upon appointment.

Qualifications

• QTS and up-to-date knowledge of SEND legislation.
• Considerable experience of working in schools with SEND and knowledge of strategies, approaches and resources for SEND.
• Experience delivering training or workshops.
• Your own transport arrangements to enable travel between schools.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation, assessment, advice, interventions and strategies to remove barriers to inclusion and promote achievement of pupils.
• Work closely with other services and parent/carers.
• Collaborate within a supportive multi-disciplinary team with wide expertise.

Skills

QTS

SEND legislation knowledge

Experience with SEND

Training delivery

Own transport

Job description

Jobs

Advisory and Inclusion Teacher

More Information

Salary

Main Pay Scale 1 £32,916 - Upper Pay Scale 3 £51,048 pa. plus TLR2

Expires

04/10/2026

Location

Spennymoor, Durham

Job Type

Full Time

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 children and young people, with cognition and learning needs. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will work within the Cognition and Learning Motor, Sensory Team, however, you will also be asked to work alongside other teams in our service, such as the Emotional Well-being and Effective Learning Team and the Communication and Interaction Team.

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.

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 those with cognition and learning needs
• 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.

Our commitment to safeguarding

Durham County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore if successful in your application, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be sought inclusive of a check of the Children’s Barred List, due to the position working in regulated activity.

Applicants should be aware that the DBS check will disclose both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings, in line with current legislation and will confirm whether an individual is barred from working with children.

Interviews

Interviews will be held Thursday 22nd October 2026.

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.

Our offer to you

We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website.

Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.

Company: Durham County Council

Salary: Main Pay Scale 1 £32,916 - Upper Pay Scale 3 £51,048 pa. plus TLR2

Location: Spennymoor, Durham

Sector: Education

Job Role: Teaching Assistant