Special Education Advisory Teacher – SEND & Autism (Hybrid)

Gateshead Council; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Hybrid & flexible working

Learning & development opportunities

Pension and benefits

Cycle to work

Salary sacrifice discounts

Job summary

Gateshead Council is seeking a part-time Fixed Term educational specialist to work with the Education, Schools and Inclusion Service. You will support schools with complex social communication needs, including autism, and provide expert guidance, assessments and written reports to improve learning outcomes.

The role requires Qualified Teacher Status, strong communication skills, and a commitment to inclusion.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status and successful experience of teaching within an educational setting.
• Specialist knowledge of complex social communication needs, including autism.
• Experience of assessing, planning, monitoring and reviewing provision for children and young people with SEND.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and report-writing skills.
• Experience of working collaboratively with families, schools and multi‑agency partners.
• Strong organisational, analytical and digital skills.
• A commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, CPD and delivering training that builds confidence and capability across educational settings. Access to a car (or mobility support), a valid driving licence and appropriate insurance is required.

Responsibilities

• Act as a specialist point of contact for schools and educational settings, providing expert advice, guidance and support to meet the needs of children and young people with complex social communication needs, including autism.
• Support and challenge schools to develop and maintain high standards of inclusive practice and effective teaching and learning strategies.
• Undertake specialist assessments, identify barriers to learning and provide recommendations, verbal feedback and written reports to maximise pupil outcomes.
• Build positive and productive relationships with children and young people, promoting confidence, engagement and achievement.
• Work closely with parents, carers and professionals within a multi-agency framework to support children and young people effectively.
• Research and identify specialist programmes, interventions and resources that improve curriculum access and raise achievement.
• Design and deliver training, advice sessions and professional development opportunities for education professionals.
• Provide educational advice to support Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments, Education, Health and Care Plan reviews and decisions regarding provision.
• Maintain accurate records, monitor outcomes and contribute to quality assurance and service improvement activities.
• Attend and contribute to team and service meetings whilst keeping up to date with professional developments, safeguarding requirements and educational legislation.
• Although based at the Civic Centre, you will spend the majority of your time working in schools.

Skills

Specialist knowledge of autism

Excellent communication

Report-writing

Team collaboration

Digital skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Gateshead Council is seeking a part-time Fixed Term educational specialist to work with the Education, Schools and Inclusion Service. You will support schools with complex social communication needs, including autism, and provide expert guidance, assessments and written reports to improve learning outcomes.

The role requires Qualified Teacher Status, strong communication skills, and a commitment to inclusion.