Special Education Advisor

Education and Case Management Services Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in education support is seeking a Special Education Advisor in Newcastle Upon Tyne. The role involves providing educational consulting, developing care plans, and working with various stakeholders to enhance educational provision for children with special needs. This position is suited for experienced professionals looking to transition from teaching to advisory roles.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement of approximately 9 weeks per year

Compensation for extended travel days

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Empathy

Relationship-building

Written communication

Verbal communication

Collaboration

Job description

Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Education and Case Management Services Ltd Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

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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. The main responsibilities include providing educational consulting and advice to parents, teachers, and school staff, developing and implementing education, health, and care plans for learners, coordinating with other professionals, and liaising with Local Authorities to secure appropriate provision and funding.

The role involves school assessment visits, observations, report writing to identify pupil needs, and recommending enhancements to provision. Building good relationships and collaboration are essential. The advisor will also conduct training sessions for schools to promote best practices in special education and work with multidisciplinary teams including therapists and other agencies.

This position is suited for a senior leader or SENDCo seeking to shift from direct classroom teaching to advisory roles. It is office-based with travel across the country. Typical working hours are 37.5 per week, with potential for extended days due to travel, which can be compensated as time in lieu. The role requires knowledge of SEND law to advise on EHCPs and provision. The workload varies weekly, including meetings, calls, visits, and report writing. The postholder should have strong SEND expertise, a passion for supporting children aged 3-25, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The role is not term-time only, with holiday entitlement of approximately 9 weeks per year. Salary is commensurate with experience.

If you'd like an informal chat about this role, please email to arrange a call: [e-mail]

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

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training