Schools SEND Inclusion Advisor

Full Time, Permanent

The council is setting up a new team to implement early identification and intervention strategies for children and young people (CYP) with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). By intervening as early as possible, the team seeks to address potential challenges before they become entrenched, providing targeted support that promotes better long-term outcomes
We are seeking six Inclusion Advisors to work in close partnership with mainstream settings to support the graduated response and Ordinarily Available Provision (OAP) and for CYP with SEND, and support schools to develop capacity and resilience within settings to support inclusion
You will work collaboratively with schools in your locality along with teams in Bristol City Council and other external agencies to ensure the best possible outcomes for CYP with SEND. This will involve delivering training to SENDCOs, provide guidance, signposting and advice to settings and actively promote the development of an ethos that supports independence and resilience in CYP with SEND
You will work within a small team of Inclusion Advisors and have experience of working with children and young people with a wide range of complex special educational needs and disabilities, along with sound specialist knowledge of evidence-based methods, approaches, strategies and interventions.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a family-friendly work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation
Join us and you’ll receive a generous rewards package including flexible working, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future
How do I apply?
If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below
To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

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We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Emma Lloyd [email protected]
At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.