SEND & Inclusion Advisory Practitioner – Secondary & Post-16

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath and North East Somerset Council is seeking an Inclusion and SEND Secondary and Post 16 Advisory Practitioner to support schools and settings in developing inclusive practice and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

You will provide signposting, model support for students, deliver training, observe learners and assist with transitions while collaborating with education, health and social care partners to meet needs across Bath & North East Somerset.

Qualifications

• Minimum of NVQ 3, or other equivalent qualification with significant experience in a role related to Special Educational Needs
• Experience of working with children and young people who have SEND within secondary and post 16 settings
• Knowledge of SEND legislation and procedures
• Presentation / training delivery skills
• IT literate with proven ability to use a database and word processing skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Organisational skills and an ability to work on own initiative
• Analytical skills
• Dynamic and forward thinking
• Desirable - Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification

Responsibilities

• Provide signposting and support to settings to meet SEND needs at the earliest possible opportunity
• Support settings to implement timely provision to meet children’s needs
• Model support for children and young people alongside setting staff, supporting delivery of training and Continuing Professional Development
• Complete student observations and support transitions between phases
• Attend relevant professional meetings under guidance of Lead Inclusion and SEND Advisors
• Support settings’ inclusive approaches for children and young people with SEND and those at risk of placement breakdown

Skills

Communication skills

IT literate

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Training delivery

Independent worker

Forward thinking

Education

NVQ 3 or equivalent

SEND experience

Tools

Database skills

Word processing

Job description

Bath and North East Somerset Council is seeking an Inclusion and SEND Secondary and Post 16 Advisory Practitioner to support schools and settings in developing inclusive practice and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

You will provide signposting, model support for students, deliver training, observe learners and assist with transitions while collaborating with education, health and social care partners to meet needs across Bath & North East Somerset.