Specialist Teacher Adviser

Shared Services Partnership; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational service in the UK is seeking a qualified Specialist Teacher Advisor to support children with hearing loss. The role involves managing caseloads, providing technical advice, and developing training for educational personnel. Ideal candidates should have SENDCo accreditation and a strong background in inclusive education. The position offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Structured induction

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and young people with hearing loss.
• Ability to provide expert advice on SEND legislation and best practices.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Hold and manage your own caseload of children with hearing loss.
• Provide technical advice and training on specialist equipment.
• Develop and deliver training for education personnel and parents.

Skills

SENDCo accreditation

British Sign Language Level 1

Inclusive teaching skills

Assessment skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

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Job Reference:HCC621255
Salary Range: Main/Upper Teachers Pay Range plus SEN Allowance
Work Location: Medstead Primary School, Alton and Countywide, Hampshire
Hours per week: 100% - 50% Medstead Primary School Resource Provision and 50% Specialist Teacher Advisory Service
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 1 October 2025
Interview Date: 7 October 2025

Are you a qualified SENDCo with considerable experience in supporting children and young people (CYP) with SEND?

We have an exciting opportunity to work for both the Specialist Teacher Advisers and Medstead Primary School Resource Provision. This innovative role will offer the opportunity to work in supportive, and outcome-focused multidisciplinary environments with excellent supervision and CPD opportunities.

The Role:

You would join our team of Specialist Teacher Advisers within the Sensory team, which is a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Qualified Teachers of the Deaf and Vision Impaired as well as specialists including Deaf Instructors, Early Years Deaf Instructors and Qualified Habilitation Specialists.

The Sensory Team (Hearing Loss and Vision Impairment) work with children, their families, early year’s settings, schools (mainstream and special) and colleges. The team provides advice and support to children and young people (CYP) with hearing or vision loss aged 0-25 to promote their access, communication development, inclusion, empowerment, progress and raising of educational achievement.

The Teacher of the Deaf Role will uniquely be combined with Managing the Resource Provision at Medstead Primary School, Alton. Medstead is a single form, village primary school with an ethos of inclusion. It focuses on the relational approach and building of enriching learning journeys for all children in the school.

The role will involve travelling across Hampshire County, visiting schools and colleges mainly in the East Hants area of the County but with the need for flexibility to support team caseloads.

What you’ll do:

The role of the Specialist Teacher Advisor is varied, as such you can expect to provide a variety of direct and indirect support for CYP with a wide range of hearing loss. You will:

• Hold and manage your own caseload of CYP with and without EHCPs.
• Provide technical advice and training regarding the use of specialist equipment and modifications to the physical environment that may be necessary.
• Plan interventions to be delivered by yourself or school/college staff.
• Provide information and advice to families, staff and other professionals to support them to develop inclusion and work towards Preparation for Adulthood Outcomes.
• Develop and deliver training for education personnel and parents/carers.
• Attend and contribute professional advice at Annual Reviews.
• Manage conflicting views and needs and negotiate a shared understanding to enable effective planning and review.
• Advise on provision and its implementation within Education, Health and Care Plans, working closely with Special Educational Needs (SEN) colleagues.
• Attend SEN and Disability Tribunals as required (should this be needed; additional training and support would be provided).
• Lead and manage projects relating to your performance management or the Service Development Plan.
• Actively support professional development, including the provision of coaching or mentoring of others in the team.

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for a qualified teacher with SENDCo accreditation and mainstream experience, who has a strong background in supporting children and young people (CYP) with hearing loss, including British Sign Language Level 1 (or willingness to study).

The ideal candidate will have excellent inclusive teaching and assessment skills, a detailed understanding of SEND legislation and the Code of Practice, and the ability to provide expert advice to staff, parents, and professionals. They should also have experience delivering training, a commitment to ongoing professional development, and up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding and best practices in SEN education.

At Medstead, you’ll join a warm, inclusive, and forward-thinking team passionate about supporting deaf learners. As a Teacher of the Deaf, you’ll work alongside experienced colleagues and skilled Communication Support Workers to assess, plan, and deliver high-quality teaching within our established resource provision.

You’ll collaborate closely with the SENDCo and Headteacher, contributing to the strategic development of SEND across the school. We value professional growth and wellbeing, offering regular training, peer support, and opportunities for development.

This role is part of Hampshire’s Specialist Teacher Advisory Service (STAS), which includes expert teams supporting a wide range of needs. You’ll benefit from a structured induction, ongoing CPD, flexible working options, and access to specialist resources, all within a supportive and experienced team committed to making a real difference.

Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, itoffers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment.

Additional Information:

Specialist Teacher Adviser Candidate Pack

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.