SEND Language and Literacy Specialist — School Support

Birmingham City Council; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Entitlement

My Rewards Scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Excellent pension scheme

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is seeking qualified education professionals to support SEND reforms and multi-disciplinary collaboration across Education, Health and Social Care. You will work with schools to identify needs, plan targeted support and improve outcomes for children and young people with cognition, learning and language needs.

The role involves assessment, reporting, advising on SEN identification and delivering training to schools and family groups, contributing to school-to-school

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status with Access Arrangements.
• Dyslexia with APC accreditation.
• Expertise in Speech, Language & Communication.
• Knowledge of Maths/Dyscalculia.
• Experience with English as an Additional Language.
• Experience with Psychometric Testing.

Responsibilities

• Support Birmingham schools to improve achievement, inclusion and access for pupils with cognition, learning and language needs.
• Assess pupil needs and provide reports on progress, attainment and development.
• Advise on SEN identification, assessment approaches, teaching strategies and support systems.
• Model specialist teaching and assessment techniques for school staff.
• Use a range of assessment tools including standardised, criterion-referenced and informal methods.
• Contribute to statutory processes and attend reviews where required.
• Collaborate with SENCOs, school leaders, families, Health and Social Care and wider partners.
• Deliver training and professional development for schools and family groups.

Education

Qualified Teacher Status and Access Arrangements

Dyslexia with APC accreditation

Speech, Language & Communication

Maths/Dyscalculia

English as an Additional Language

Psychometric Testing

Job description

Birmingham City Council is seeking qualified education professionals to support SEND reforms and multi-disciplinary collaboration across Education, Health and Social Care. You will work with schools to identify needs, plan targeted support and improve outcomes for children and young people with cognition, learning and language needs.

The role involves assessment, reporting, advising on SEN identification and delivering training to schools and family groups, contributing to school-to-school