Senior Inclusion & SEND Advisor

Bath and North East Somerset Council; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath and North East Somerset Council is seeking an experienced SEND advisor to join the Inclusion and SEND Advice Service. You will provide expert guidance to education settings and health and social care colleagues, identifying SEND early and promoting inclusive practice across settings.

The role requires strong knowledge of SEND legislation, the ability to work independently, and the skill to deliver training and signpost to relevant resources.

Qualifications

• A degree level qualification in a relevant BA (Hons) degree in a related education discipline/QTS
• Professional experience of working with children and young people who have SEND or who are vulnerable in an education setting
• Significant experience working in an secondary/post 16 education setting
• In-depth knowledge of SEND legislation and procedures
• Impactful leadership skills
• Confidence in delivering presentation and training
• Strong IT skills, including experience of using databases and word-processing software
• Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written
• Ability to provide support and coach others in the relevant specialist discipline.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently
• Desirable: SENDCo qualification/experience

Responsibilities

• Provide expert SEND advice and recommendations to education professionals.
• Offer first-line support to education settings and professionals.
• Signpost to services and resources across the sector.
• Strengthen inclusive practice and apply graduated approach APDR.
• Deliver consultative support at individual, cohort and whole-setting levels.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Coaching

Independent work

IT skills

Training delivery

Education

BA (Hons) degree / QTS

SENDCo qualification/experience

Job description

Bath and North East Somerset Council is seeking an experienced SEND advisor to join the Inclusion and SEND Advice Service. You will provide expert guidance to education settings and health and social care colleagues, identifying SEND early and promoting inclusive practice across settings.

The role requires strong knowledge of SEND legislation, the ability to work independently, and the skill to deliver training and signpost to relevant resources.