Advisory Teacher (Complex Social Communication).

Gateshead Council; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & flexible working

Learning & development

Health & wellbeing resources

Cycle to work

Teachers Pension

Job summary

Gateshead Council’s Education, Schools and Inclusion Service seeks an experienced specialist adviser to support schools and families in meeting complex social communication needs, including autism.

Based mainly in schools with some Civic Centre time, you will assess needs, recommend provision, deliver training, and work within a multi-agency framework to raise pupil outcomes.

A valid QTS and proven teaching experience, plus strong communication and reporting skills, are essential.

Qualifications

• Specialist knowledge of complex social communication needs, including autism.
• Qualified Teacher Status and teaching experience in an educational setting.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and report-writing skills.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills with ability to manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Act as a specialist point of contact for schools and educational settings, providing expert advice, guidance and support to meet the needs of children and young people with complex social communication needs, including autism.
• Support and challenge schools to develop high standards of inclusive practice and effective teaching and learning strategies.
• Undertake specialist assessments, identify barriers to learning and provide recommendations, verbal feedback and written reports.
• Build positive relationships with children, young people, families and multi-agency professionals.
• Design and deliver training and professional development opportunities for education professionals.
• Provide educational advice to support Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments and Plan reviews.

Skills

SEND expertise

Autism expertise

Excellent communication

Report writing

Relationship building

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Teaching experience

Job description

The Education, Schools and Inclusion Service is committed to ensuring that children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) can thrive, achieve and participate fully in education. As part of a specialist advisory team, you will work collaboratively with schools, families and partner agencies to promote high-quality inclusive practice and remove barriers to learning for children and young people with complex social communication needs, including autism. The team provides expert advice, assessment, training and support to educational settings across Gateshead, helping schools build confidence, capability and sustainable inclusive approaches.

• Act as a specialist point of contact for schools and educational settings, providing expert advice, guidance and support to meet the needs of children and young people with complex social communication needs, including autism.
• Support and challenge schools to develop and maintain high standards of inclusive practice and effective teaching and learning strategies.
• Undertake specialist assessments, identify barriers to learning and provide recommendations, verbal feedback and written reports to maximise pupil outcomes.
• Build positive and productive relationships with children and young people, promoting confidence, engagement and achievement.
• Work closely with parents, carers and professionals within a multi-agency framework to support children and young people effectively.
• Research and identify specialist programmes, interventions and resources that improve curriculum access and raise achievement.
• Design and deliver training, advice sessions and professional development opportunities for education professionals.
• Provide educational advice to support Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments, Education, Health and Care Plan reviews and decisions regarding provision.
• Maintain accurate records, monitor outcomes and contribute to quality assurance and service improvement activities.
• Attend and contribute to team and service meetings whilst keeping up to date with professional developments, safeguarding requirements and educational legislation
• Although based at the Civic Centre, you will spend the majority of your time working in schools. Qualified Teacher Status and successful experience of teaching within an educational setting.
• Specialist knowledge of complex social communication needs, including autism, and how these needs impact learning, inclusion and access to the curriculum.
• Experience of assessing, planning, monitoring and reviewing provision for children and young people with SEND, alongside an understanding of a wide range of effective support strategies.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and report-writing skills, with the ability to influence, advise, support and challenge professionals constructively.
• Experience of working collaboratively with families, schools and multi-agency partners to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Strong organisational, analytical and digital skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, solve problems and deliver high-quality work to deadlines.
• A commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, continuous professional development and delivering training that builds confidence and capability across educational settings. Access to a car (or mobility support), a valid driving licence and appropriate insurance is required. Do you want to help make Gateshead a place where everyone thrives? If that sounds like you, keep reading - we might be the perfect match.

We're delighted that you're interested in working with us. You'd be joining us at a very exciting time. We pride ourselves on our ambitious and forward-thinking approach to taking care of Gateshead and its people, and we passionately believe that our employees reflect that spirit in truly enabling Gateshead to thrive. At Gateshead Council you'd be a highly valued member of a team that recognises and respects the skills that you bring to your role, encourages creativity and passionately advocates a great work / life balance. Our actions speak louder than words, and with flexi-time and hybrid working available across many of our roles, as well as a full suite of outstanding employee benefits, we're confident that it isn't just the salary that attracts our staff.

• Competitive Salary: We offer fair and transparent pay that reflects your skills and experience. Salary £34,069 - £52,835 (MPS 1 - UPS3) + £2885 SEN Payment, pro rata to hours worked
• Outstanding Pension Scheme: We don't just offer a great salary - we invest in your future too. Find out what benefits a Teachers Pension provides: https://www.teacherspensions.co.uk/
• Hybrid & Flexible Working: We support a healthy work-life balance with flexible and hybrid working options.
• Learning & Development: Access a wide range of training, development, and progression opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Health & Wellbeing Support: From discounted gym memberships through our partner GLL to mental health resources, we care about your wellbeing.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money and stay active with our tax-efficient cycle to work programme.
• Exclusive Discounts & Salary Sacrifice: Through our VIVUP employee benefits platform, enjoy discounts on shopping, travel, and services - plus salary sacrifice options on white goods, electronics, and more, helping you spread the cost of essential purchases (after 6 months service).