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We are looking for an Advisory and Inclusion Teacher to join our highly valued and well-established Specialist SEND and Inclusion Support (SIS) Service for a fixed term period. We would be particularly interested in hearing from applicants with expertise in supporting neurodivergent children and young people, including autistic young people, those with ADHD, and those with speech and language or communication needs. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will work within the Communication and Interaction Team, however, you will also be asked to work within and alongside other teams in our service, such as the Emotional Well-being and Effective Learning (EWEL) Team.

This post is temporary for a period of 18 months.
 
WHAT IS INVOLVED? 
The role will involve providing consultation, assessment, advice, interventions and strategies to remove barriers to inclusion and promote the achievement of individual pupils and groups of pupils within educational settings. The role will also require you to work closely with other services and parent/carers. The successful applicant will enjoy the benefits of working within a supportive multi-disciplinary team with a wide range of expertise and experience.
 
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Liz Mulholland, Communication and Interaction Team Manager, 03000 263333, elizabeth.mulholland@durham.gov.uk or Joanne Underwood, Area Principal Educational Psychologist at joanne.underwood@durham.gov.uk

Queries about the application process can be raised with sendinclusionadmin@durham.gov.uk, 03000 263333. 

WHAT WILL I NEED? 
You will have:

• QTS
• Up to date knowledge of SEND legislation
• Considerable experience of working in schools with children with SEND and knowledge of strategies, approaches and resources appropriate for children with SEND, particularly neurodivergent young people and those with difficulties in speech and language, communication and interaction
• Experience of working with professionals from other service areas and supporting parent/carers
• Experience of delivering training or workshops
• Your own transport arrangements to enable you to travel distances between schools

Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria. 
 
If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.
 
REWARDS AND BENEFITS
We offer generous rewards and benefits that are designed to help you perform at your best. Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions. Take a closer look: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits
 
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EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise that a diverse, talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services. 
 
We are committed to ensuring that our employment policies and processes are fair and equitable to all.  We welcome job applications from everyone, and successful candidates are considered only on their skills and ability to do the job.
 
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and provide support throughout the recruitment process.
 
Take a closer look: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26899/Equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-our-workforce
 
INTERVIEWS
Interviews will be held week commencing 8th September 2025.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
 
HOW TO APPLY 
In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.   
 
Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge.  Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.  
 
If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27 (option 2), or the Recruitment Team via email at RecruitmentCYPS@durham.gov.uk
 
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