Neurodiversity Support Advisor for Schools & Families

Isle of Wight Council; Carisbrooke; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 32 days p/a

LG Pension

Discounted Solent ferry travel

Cycle to work

Relocation scheme up to £8,000

Job summary

Isle of Wight Council seeks a Neurodiversity Support Adviser/Worker to join the Neurodiversity Support Team within Education Services. You will collaborate with schools, families and professionals to promote strengths-based, inclusive approaches so neurodivergent learners thrive at home and in education settings.

The role is office-based with agile or remote/hybrid options across educational settings, Family Hubs and council offices.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with families, professionals, children and young people within education or SEND.
• Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Experience of working collaboratively with schools, families and multi‑agency partners.
• Strong understanding of neurodivergence and inclusive approaches that support positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive, trusting relationships with children, families, schools and professional partners.
• Experience of delivering training, modelling strategies and supporting inclusive practice within educational settings.
• The ability to work independently, prioritise workload and maintain accurate records.
• Strong ICT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office applications and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop inclusive practice for neurodivergent learners.
• Deliver advice, training, classroom observations and strategies.
• Work directly with children and young people through one-to-one and small-group approaches.
• Promote positive relationships between families and educational settings, ensuring the voice of the child remains central.
• Attend and contribute to school and multi-agency planning meetings.
• Provide information, advice and signposting for parents and carers.
• Contribute to developing and delivering training programmes tailored to schools.
• Identify and reduce barriers to learning, attendance, participation and wellbeing.

Skills

Experience with families

SEND Code of Practice knowledge

Multi-agency collaboration

Neurodivergence awareness

Strong communication

Training delivery

Record-keeping

ICT skills

Tools

MS Office

Teams

Job description

Isle of Wight Council seeks a Neurodiversity Support Adviser/Worker to join the Neurodiversity Support Team within Education Services. You will collaborate with schools, families and professionals to promote strengths-based, inclusive approaches so neurodivergent learners thrive at home and in education settings.

The role is office-based with agile or remote/hybrid options across educational settings, Family Hubs and council offices.