Inclusion Specialist Advisor

Wmjobs; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Free parking

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff discounts

Flexible working

Salary sacrifice perks

Job summary

Telford & Wrekin Council is seeking an experienced Inclusion Specialist to strengthen inclusive practice across early years, schools and post-16 as part of the Local SEND Reform Programme. The role requires credible collaboration with leaders, SENCOs, practitioners and partners to translate strategy into practical, whole-setting improvement.

The post sits in the Achievement and Enrichment team, offers hybrid working, development opportunities and a commitment to equality and family-friendly

Qualifications

• Experience of leading SEND reform programmes in education settings.
• Ability to work across organisations with leaders, SENCOs and partners.
• Commitment to inclusive practice and co-production.

Responsibilities

• Support leaders to translate Local Inclusion Support Offer into whole-setting practice.
• Evaluate settings self-evaluation, inclusion reviews and improvement planning.
• Develop workforce training and capacity across early years to post-16.
• Ensure mainstream settings identify needs earlier and more inclusively.

Skills

Inclusion strategy

SENCO liaison

Partnership building

Staff development

Education

Graduate with relevant qualification in SEND/Education

Tools

Education policy frameworks

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to support leaders in education to shape one of the most important areas of SEND reform and inclusive practice in Telford & Wrekin? We are seeking an experienced, credible and highly collaborative Inclusion Specialist to strengthen inclusive practice across early years, schools and post-16 through our wider local SEND reform programme.

Telford & Wrekin is committed to building a more inclusive and sustainable 0–25 SEND system, with stronger early intervention, improved mainstream capacity, and better joined-up support across education, health and care. Our Local SEND Reform Plan places a strong emphasis on ordinarily available inclusive practice, the Local Inclusion Support Offer, co-production and the development of Experts at Hand. The Inclusion Specialist will play a central role in supporting leaders to strategically translate that ambition into stronger whole-setting practice, quality assured provision which provides more effective support for children and young people.

This is a high-impact role for someone who can work across organisational boundaries, build confidence with leaders, SENCOs, practitioners and partners, and support settings to strengthen inclusive practice. The postholder will sit within the Achievement and Enrichment team whilst working across the Experts at Hand model and wider LA service delivery areas to evaluate settings self-evaluation, inclusion reviews, workforce development and improvement planning. They will help ensure that mainstream settings are better equipped to identify and meet need earlier, more consistently and more inclusively.

In return, you will receive support with your continued professional development, flexible working, hybrid working, corporate benefits, free parking and a competitive pension scheme. We are committed to equality and diversity and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds.

If you are interested and would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Michelle Bishton – Quality Assurance Specialist, [e-mail]

We believe great services start with great people — and that means building a workforce that reflects our community. At Telford & Wrekin Council, everyone belongs, and every voice matters.

What we offer:

• We offer competitive salaries and a fantastic leave package — starting at 24 days, rising to 32 days with service, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra concessionary day to enjoy.
• Flexible working & career progression
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff discounts & salary sacrifice perks
• Free parking & confidential wellbeing support
• Hybrid working model - whether you're in the office or working from home, we support a balance that fits your personal and family commitments

Find out further information about working at Telford & Wrekin Council including our full list of benefits.

Roles involving children or vulnerable adults will require a criminal records check. It’s an offence to apply if you’re barred from working with these groups.

Please note: We do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas

Attached documents

Inclusion Specialist Advisor.pdf