Specialist Teacher

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Tees Valley seeks Specialist Teachers to support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. The role involves working closely with schools to enhance the educational development of these children. You will engage in varied work scenarios, including delivering training and working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Competitive salary range of £32,916 to £51,048 pro rata, plus SEN Allowance up to £5,497.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to Teachers' Pension Scheme

Staff discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting children with special needs.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication skills required with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support educational development of children with special needs.
• Deliver training and support to school staff.
• Engage with parents and professionals to meet children’s needs.

Skills

Experience with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs

Ability to drive and own a suitable vehicle

Working knowledge of educational frameworks

Job description

Overview

In this role you will work as part of the Solihull Specialist Inclusion Support Service (SISS) SEMH Team. SISS is a high quality, highly valued local service working closely with Solihull's maintained schools, academies and settings to support children and young people with a range of Special Educational Needs. Working in the SEMH team you will be allocated a number of schools, both primary and secondary. It will be your role to support the educational development and inclusion of the children referred to the team. The SEMH Team provides a traded service to schools and the work will involve a variety of working scenarios including; individual work, small group interventions, supporting the development of whole school approaches to SEMH and delivering training to a range of audiences. In addition, the team supports children and young people through a variety of commissioned pathways such as pupils at risk of exclusion through the SEMH High Needs pathway, children who are looked after and children and young people with EHC plans.

Responsibilities

• Support the educational development and inclusion of children referred to the team.
• Engage in a variety of working scenarios including individual work, small group interventions, and supporting whole school approaches to SEMH.
• Deliver training to a range of audiences.
• Support children and young people through commissioned pathways such as SEMH High Needs, looked after children, and those with EHC plans.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - a 24 hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service.
• Family and carer friendly policies.
• Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Employee benefits including staff discounts, subsidised travel passes and Cycle to Work Scheme.

Requirements

You will be expected to travel around the Borough of Solihull supporting the schools, children and young people on your caseload. This is an essential car user post as the demands of the job make it operationally essential and there is a contractual requirement to make a suitable vehicle available to ensure the requirements of the job can be carried out effectively. Applicants must be able to drive, have a driving licence and be a car owner, however for disabled applicants, reasonable adjustments will be made where required. This post will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check for regulated activity with children. The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is required. The post is advertised as full-time 35 hours per week, with consideration for part-time and job share.

Full-time 35 hours per week. Although this post is advertised on a full time basis, applications for part time and job share will also be considered.

Due to continued growth of our traded and commissioned services, required from January 2025 or earlier, we are seeking to appoint outstanding and creative Specialist Teachers who are highly experienced at meeting the needs of children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs and who have an extensive knowledge and understanding of the implications of SEMH for an individual. You will also have relevant experience of working with parents and other professionals and will have worked successfully as part of a team, including multidisciplinary teams.

Salary

£32,916 to £51,048 per annum, pro rata. Plus SEN Allowance £2,787 - £5,497 pro rata, per annum depending on qualifications and experience.