SEND Specialist Advisory Teacher

Hillingdon Council; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking council dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. As a SEND Specialist Advisory Teacher, you will provide expert training and guidance to schools and families, ensuring that every child receives the support they need to thrive. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence educational policies and practices while working collaboratively with diverse teams. If you are passionate about improving outcomes for children aged 0-25 and want to be part of a supportive environment that values your contributions, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

36 Hour Week

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Discounts at Leisure Centres

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Cycle to Work Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support Services

Travel Support

Access to Vivup Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with children and young people with complex SEND.
• Ability to provide assessments and training for education professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice and training to promote inclusive education.
• Conduct assessments and provide recommendations for children with SEND.

Skills

Expertise in SEND

Training and Development

Assessment Skills

Inclusive Teaching Strategies

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Special Educational Needs Qualification

Job description

About the role

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities?

As a SEND Specialist Advisory Teacher, you will play a vital role in supporting schools, educational settings, and families by providing expert training, guidance, and advice. Your expertise will help ensure that students with complex SEND receive the support they need to reach their full potential.

In this role, you will:

• Provide specialist advice and training to schools to promote inclusive education.
• Support the identification, assessment, and planning of effective teaching strategies for children with SEND or emerging needs.
• Work closely with education leaders, SEND specialists, and multi-agency teams to drive positive change.
• Deliver professional expertise and guidance to schools, social care, and health colleagues.
• Conduct assessments, provide timely reports, and offer expert recommendations for children with complex communication needs, autism, and other SEND.
• Contribute to multi-agency meetings, provide specialist advice for Tribunal appeals and mediations, and support SEND policy development.

About You

We are looking for a dedicated professional who:

• Has experience working with children and young people with complex SEND.
• Can confidently provide specialist advice, assessments, and training to education professionals and families.
• Is skilled in developing and delivering inclusive teaching strategies.
• Is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people aged 0-25.

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of SEND education, influencing policy and driving meaningful change.

If you’re ready to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

About us

We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.

Here’s a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:

• Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
• 36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.
• Generous Holiday Entitlement – increasing with length of service (for non-casual roles).
• Hillingdon Sports & Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
• Cycle to Work – Eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
• Local Government Pension Scheme – access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
• Vivup Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits.
• Mental Health Support and Counselling Services – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
• Travel Support – Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.
  

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.

The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.

Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.

Recruitment Information

Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities that meet the essential criteria for the role and wish to be considered under this scheme. We believe in the option to choose, so candidates declaring a disability have the choice to opt in for consideration under this scheme, on a ‘per application’ basis.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Some posts are subject to The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2019 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In addition to verifying Right to Work in the UK and a new starter health questionnaire, the post is subject tothe following pre-employment screening:

• Enhanced DBS Check
• Qualifications Check
• 5 years of Referencing

Please note:Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

It may be necessary due to a high volume of applications to close this role early. We therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.