Advisory Teacher; Cognition and Learning

Advisory Teacher (Cognition and Learning) Salary £34,069 - £52,835 (MPS 1 - UPS3) + £2,885 SEN Payment pro rata to part time hours 19.46 per week

Supporting schools, empowering learners, transforming futures.

Do you want to help make Gateshead a place where everyone thrives? If that sounds like you, keep reading - we might be the perfect match.

We’re delighted that you’re interested in working with us. You’d be joining us at a very exciting time.

We pride ourselves on our ambitious and forward-thinking approach to taking care of Gateshead and its people, and we passionately believe that our employees reflect that spirit in truly enabling Gateshead to thrive.

At Gateshead Council you’d be a highly valued member of a team that recognises and respects the skills that you bring to your role, encourages creativity and passionately advocates a great work / life balance. Our actions speak louder than words, and with flexi-time and hybrid working available across many of our roles, as well as a full suite of outstanding employee benefits, we’re confident that it isn’t just the salary that attracts our staff.

The Education, Schools and Inclusion Service play a pivotal role in the education of adults and children across Gateshead. They offer specialist advice on school improvement, educational psychology services and special educational needs as well as input on school organisation and admission, adult learning and early years childcare. Their work has direct impact on thousands of people across Gateshead and are led by Service Director, Suzanne Dunn.

The High Incidence Needs Team is a collaborative, dedicated and child-centred team committed to supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) across Gateshead. Working in close partnership with schools, families and professionals, the team provides specialist advice, guidance and targeted interventions to promote inclusive practice, remove barriers to learning and improve outcomes for pupils. With a strong focus on early identification, partnership working and building inclusive educational environments, we help schools develop the skills, confidence and strategies needed to enable every child and young person to achieve their potential.

As an Advisory Teacher within our High Incidence Needs Team, you will play a key role in supporting schools, families and professionals to remove barriers to learning and enable children and young people with SEND to thrive. Using your specialist knowledge of cognition and learning needs, you will provide expert advice, assessment, guidance and training to educational settings, helping to strengthen inclusive practice and improve pupil outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly skilled and collaborative team dedicated to ensuring every child and young person can access high-quality education and achieve their full potential.

• Acting as a trusted SEND specialist, you'll work closely with schools and education professionals, providing expert advice, guidance and support to help children and young people achieve their full potential.
• Supporting and challenging schools to develop outstanding inclusive practice, you'll help ensure pupils with SEND can access high-quality teaching, learning and support.
• Using your specialist assessment skills, you'll identify barriers to learning and recommend effective strategies that improve outcomes for children and young people, providing clear feedback and detailed reports.
• Building positive relationships with children…