SEND Advisory Teacher — Hybrid Training & Impact

Wiltshire Council; Trowbridge; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is recruiting a Specialist Advisory Teacher for the Specialist SEN Service (SSENS). The role combines virtual Teams work with on-site school and setting visits to advise on learning, communication and behaviour for students with additional needs.

The post requires QTS with a SEND postgraduate qualification and substantial recent experience in mainstream settings. You will train staff, chair meetings and contribute to broader SEND initiatives across the county.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status required with experience in SEND.
• Postgraduate qualification in SEND preferred.
• Significant and recent experience supporting students with communication/interaction and cognition/learning needs.
• Experience in secondary phase and post-16 is advantageous.
• Able to work both virtually via Teams and on-site with travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical advice about learning, communication and behavioural challenges and recommend appropriate resources and interventions.
• Attend child-focused meetings and deliver training to school staff and parent/carers.
• Contribute to wider SEND initiatives within the Local Authority and support inclusion and access to the curriculum.
• Work lone, and may involve county-wide travel.

Skills

Training delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Travel ready

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Postgraduate qualification in SEND

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Wiltshire Council is recruiting a Specialist Advisory Teacher for the Specialist SEN Service (SSENS). The role combines virtual Teams work with on-site school and setting visits to advise on learning, communication and behaviour for students with additional needs.

The post requires QTS with a SEND postgraduate qualification and substantial recent experience in mainstream settings. You will train staff, chair meetings and contribute to broader SEND initiatives across the county.