Advisory Teacher; Complex Social Communication

Salary £34,069 - £52,835 (MPS 1 - UPS3) + £2885 SEN Payment, pro rata to hours worked of 19.46 per week

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 is committed to ensuring that children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) can thrive, achieve and participate fully in education. As part of a specialist advisory team, you will work collaboratively with schools, families and partner agencies to promote high-quality inclusive practice and remove barriers to learning for children and young people with complex social communication needs, including autism.

The team provides expert advice, assessment, training and support to educational settings across Gateshead, helping schools build confidence, capability and sustainable inclusive approaches.

• Act as a specialist point of contact for schools and educational settings, providing expert advice, guidance and support to meet the needs of children and young people with complex social communication needs, including autism.
• Support and challenge schools to develop and maintain high standards of inclusive practice and effective teaching and learning strategies.
• Undertake specialist assessments, identify barriers to learning and provide recommendations, verbal feedback and written reports to maximise pupil outcomes.
• Build positive and productive relationships with children and young people, promoting confidence, engagement and achievement.
• Work closely with parents, carers and professionals within a multi-agency framework to support children and young people effectively.
• Research and identify specialist programmes, interventions and resources that improve curriculum access and raise achievement.
• Design and deliver training, advice sessions and professional development opportunities for education professionals.
• Provide educational advice to support Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments, Education, Health and Care Plan reviews and decisions regarding provision.
• Maintain accurate records, monitor outcomes and contribute to quality assurance and service improvement activities.
• Attend and contribute to team and service meetings whilst keeping up to date with professional developments, safeguarding requirements and educational legislation
• Although based at the Civic Centre, you will spend the majority of your time working in schools.

• Qualified Teacher Status and successful experience of teaching within an educational setting.
• Specialist knowledge of complex social communication needs, including autism, and how these needs impact learning,…