Advisory Teacher - Early Years; Local Impact Teams

Position: Advisory Teacher - Early Years (Local Impact Teams) - 2 posts
Location: Antrim

Primary Location :
Antrim-Antrim-Antrim Board Centre Other Locations :

Antrim-Belfast-Belfast Office, Down-Dundonald-Dundonald Office, Armagh-Armagh-Armagh Office, Antrim-Ballymena-Ballee Centre, Tyrone-Omagh-Omagh Office Contract Type :
Fixed-Term (May be subject to extension or reduced for any valid reason)
Duration of Contract/Contract End Date : 30 June 2027

Status :
Full-Time Hours per Week : 36 hours

Working Pattern :
Monday to Friday Grade/Scale :
Teacher | Main Pay Scale, M2 - UPS 3 | £32,916 - £50,876 per annum

Allowance(s) :
Not Applicable Additional Allowance(s) :
Above Scale Allowance Anticipated Interview Date(s) : TBCAdditional Information:
The current roles available are based in the locations listed below however, suitable applicants who are not appointed will be placed on a regional reserve list which will remain valid for one year and may be offered future appointment at the discretion of the EA. Post 1 - Southern Trust - East Area Post 2 - North Eastern TrustJOB DESCRIPTION

REPORTS TO:

Local Impact Team Manager RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Delivering the Programme of Offer within Local Impact TeamsJOB PURPOSE The Early Years Advisory Teacher will work as part of a regional, multi-disciplinary and transdisciplinary team within the Education Authority to support the delivery of the EA Local IMPACT teams. The Advisory Teacher will work alongside staff in early years settings providing advisory support and training. In addition, the Advisory Teacher will provide direct support to children enrolled in early years’ settings and in the home environment.

The focus of this aspect of the work will be the delivery of targeted programmes for identified children who require more intensive support including direct support to parents and carers. An integral part of this role will be the development of effective working partnerships with parents and other relevant professionals. As a member of a transdisciplinary team, the Advisory Teacher will work across traditional role boundaries.

In promoting an effective and efficient service, all team members will be committed to the development of knowledge and skills beyond one specialist field.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Contribute to the development and co-ordination of EA Local IMPACT teams.

Within the guidance of Local Impact Team Managers;

Contribute to the development and delivery of a training programme for early years educational professionals to promote the capacity building of staff in early years settings;

Liaise with staff in EA services and other agencies regarding delivery of training in order to maximise the quality and consistency of training offered to professionals supporting children with special educational needs;

Promote and develop effective partnerships with parents to support their children’s learning, achievement and development by contributing to the development of training/ information sessions for parents;

Contribute to the establishment of regional cluster groups and provide a key role in supporting individual groups;

Contribute to the development and delivery of the EA Local IMPACT teams action plan;

Supervise/line manage Assistants/intervention officers in delivering their role;

Contribute to the development of Local Impact Teams within which all staff acknowledge that they are accountable for the success of the service;

Contribute to the quality monitoring and evaluation of aspects of the EA Local IMPACT Teams in promoting positive outcomes for service users.

Training, advice and support for service users

Children

Collaborate with staff in early years settings and with parents to provide assessment, intervention and progress monitoring for children supported by the Local Impact Teams;

Provide and facilitate the delivery of a range of interventions that are deemed to be appropriate to meet the needs of the individual child;

Maintain a key role in relation to some children who require more specific support to include the development and implementation of an individualised home or setting based support programme;

Support the transition of children with SEN into pre-school settings and year 1;

Maintain reports of involvement, assessment and…