Cognition and Learning Specialist Team Member: Moderate Learning Difficulties

Location: Belfast City District

Job Reference: )Primary Location :
Antrim-Belfast-Belfast Office Other Locations :

Down-Dundonald-Dundonald Office, Antrim-Antrim-Antrim Board Centre, 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 :
Part-Time Hours per Week : 14.4 hours per week Working Pattern :
Thursday and Friday 9am - 5pmGrade/Scale :
Assistant Advisory Officer | EIP Scale Pts 7 - 10/
* 13 | £51,357 - £55,857/*£60,269 per annum pro rata
* Includes three points which may be awarded under the agreement relating to Structured Professional Assessments.

Additional Allowance(s) :
Not Applicable Anticipated Interview Date(s) : TBCAdditional Information:
This is a regional post, base will be determined on appointment. Suitable applicants who are not appointed to this immediate vacancy will be placed on a reserve list which will remain valid for one year and may be offered similar appointments in the above listed locations at the discretion of the EA during that period.

Job Purpose Responsible to:
Cognition and Learning Specialist Lead / ASEOThe specialist Team member for Cognition and Learning (Moderate Learning Difficulties) will work as part of a regional, multi-disciplinary, specialist team within the Local Impact Team model to support the delivery of a Local Impact Teams for pupils and schools. The specialist team member will play a leading role in the development of the cognition and learning specialist as well as the supervision and co-ordination of staff and key functional areas of service delivery.

Main Duties and Responsibilities Management, development and co-ordination provide co-ordination of agreed functional areas of service delivery;contribute to planning, target setting and meeting the objectives of service in line with the Specialist Team and wide Local impact Team service delivery plan and action plan;work within the broader corporate objectives of the EA and the operational objectives of SEND and Youth Services;assist in the development of procedures and protocols regarding the delivery of the service.

Disseminate information regarding this to staff within the specialist teams, Local Impact Teams, other relevant EA staff, and to all stakeholders;facilitate reporting protocols that are required by the EA;co-ordinate requests for involvement and requests to the specialist team;plan, allocate, support and evaluate work undertaken by team members ensuring clear delegation of tasks and responsibilities as required;develop systems for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the specialist teams;contribute

to monitoring reports, including statistical evidence regarding the outcomes of the service delivered;contribute to the development of a specialism within which all staff acknowledge that they are accountable for the success of the service;contribute to the efficient collation and analysis of all related regional data to ensure capacity to meet projected need;ensure resourcing is rigorously and effectively monitored, reviewed, evaluated and deployed when required;be

compliant with all aspects of DE guidance and statutory frameworks as they apply to this area;be aware of existing relevant legislation and of legislative change;provide reports that can inform policy and strategic direction using formative and summative information which will guide the future work of the service;deputise for the Specialist Lead in instances where senior representation is required;provide supervision and management for LIT team members including field and administrative staff as required.

Training, advice and support for service users:

Pupils…