Special Education Advisor

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in education support seeks a Special Education Advisor in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role involves providing educational consulting, developing care plans, and liaising with local authorities. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in SEND and a passion for helping children with special needs.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement of approximately 9 weeks per year

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Senior Leadership and SEND.
• Experience with children/young people with special needs, particularly cerebral palsy or acquired brain injury.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational consulting and advice to parents, teachers, and school staff.
• Develop and implement education, health and care plans.
• Conduct school assessment visits and observations.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Relationship-building

Teamwork

Independence

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Special Education Advisor, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

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Client:

Education and Case Management Services Ltd

Location:

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

25.05.2025

Expiry Date:

09.07.2025

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Company Description

Education and Case Management Services Limited is a unique company offering education advice on a national basis. We specialise in supporting children and young people with cerebral palsy/acquired brain injury to access the right education pathways.

Role Description

This is a full-time or part-time role for a Special Education Advisor, based in Newcastle Upon Tyne with clients across England. Responsibilities include providing educational consulting and advice to parents, teachers, and school staff, developing and implementing education, health and care plans, coordinating with professionals, and liaising with Local Authorities to secure provision and funding.

The role involves school assessment visits, observations, report writing, building rapport with schools, offering training, and multidisciplinary collaboration with therapists and agencies.

The position is suited for senior leaders or SENDCos seeking to move away from classroom teaching, with office-based work and travel across the country. Typical hours are 37.5 per week, with some extended days due to travel. Knowledge of SEND law and EHCPs is essential. The workload includes meetings, calls, visits, and reports. The role supports children aged 3-25, with expertise across this range considered. Holiday entitlement is approximately 9 weeks per year, and salary is based on experience.

To explore this role informally, please email to arrange a call.

• Significant experience in Senior Leadership and SEND
• Experience working with children/young people with special needs, especially cerebral palsy or acquired brain injury, or in a special school setting
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Empathy and relationship-building skills with families
• Excellent communication skills