Senior SEND & Inclusion Advisor

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath & North East Somerset Council is seeking an experienced SEND Advisor to support schools and professionals across the SEND system. The role focuses on identifying needs early, offering expert recommendations, and strengthening inclusive practice within education settings.

The successful candidate will be adept at working independently, communicating across education, health and social care, and delivering training to practitioners to promote effective support for children and young people

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in a relevant education discipline or QTS.
• Experience working with children and young people who have SEND or who are vulnerable in an education setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert SEND advice and recommendations to education professionals to ensure timely support for children and young people.
• Offer first-line support for education settings and professionals across SEND systems.
• Develop inclusive practice through the graduated APDR approach and signposting to available services.

Skills

SEND knowledge

Communication

Presentation skills

Leadership

Training delivery

Independent working

Coaching others

IT skills

Education

BA (Hons) in education discipline / QTS

Tools

Databases

Word processing

Job description

Bath & North East Somerset Council is seeking an experienced SEND Advisor to support schools and professionals across the SEND system. The role focuses on identifying needs early, offering expert recommendations, and strengthening inclusive practice within education settings.

The successful candidate will be adept at working independently, communicating across education, health and social care, and delivering training to practitioners to promote effective support for children and young people