Learning Support Advisory Teacher (Early Years to KS2 or KS2 to KS4)

About The Job

Salary: £48,349 - £52,711 a year pro rata

Hours per week: 29.6

Contract type: Permanent

Luton Council is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Learning Support Advisory Teacher to join our dedicated SEND support services. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on outcomes for children and young people (CYP) with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) across mainstream schools.

As a Learning Support Advisory Teacher, you will provide expert advice, guidance and challenge to schools, supporting inclusive practice and improving educational outcomes for pupils with SEND. You will work across either Early Years to KS2 or KS2 to KS4, depending on your experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality advisory support to mainstream schools in meeting the needs of pupils with SEND
• Assess, analyse and interpret standardised assessments to inform effective planning and intervention
• Produce clear, detailed and high-quality educational reports within agreed timescales

Promote inclusive practice and positive learning behaviours for children and young people with SEND

Work in partnership with headteachers, classroom teachers and teaching assistants to develop effective SEND provision

Collaborate with parents/carers, other support services, and statutory and voluntary agencies

Manage sensitive situations and conflict with tact, professionalism and empathy

Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.

About You

You will bring substantial experience and expertise, including:

• Significant experience teaching pupils with SEND in mainstream schools, ideally with SEND coordination experience
• Ability to prioritise workloads and manage competing demands effectively
• In-depth knowledge of SEND legislation, equality legislation and inclusive best practice
• Strong understanding of effective teaching approaches for pupils with a wide range of SEND
• Proven ability to improve attainment and learning behaviours through targeted support
• Confidence in working collaboratively and influencing practice across schools and services

Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive professional relationships

Essential Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Further qualification or professional development in SEND
  
  

Why Join Luton Council?

At Luton Council, we are committed to inclusion, equity and improving outcomes for all children and young people. You will be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that values professional development and collaborative working.

About Us

Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.

The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough

Application Process

Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.

On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.

Benefits

We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:

• From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade

Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave

Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area

Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant

Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)

Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home

Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns

Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways

Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons

Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel

How To Apply

We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!

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