Neurodiversity Inclusion Specialist
Hertfordshire County Council
Location
Stevenage, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Job Title: Neurodiversity Inclusion Specialist - Speech, Language, Communication, and Autism
Location: North Herts and Stevenage
Starting Salary: £29,269 progressing to £32,076 pa (pro rata for part-time and term time only)
Hours: 26 per week 4 days 9am to 3.30pm
Contract: Permanent term time only
Diversity: We are an inclusive employer and value a diverse workforce
Job Duties:
Would you like an opportunity to support Hertfordshire delivering better outcomes for children with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?
Integrated Services for Learning is a multi-disciplinary service comprising of SEND Specialist Advice and Support services, Access & Inclusion Services, Educational Psychologists and Statutory services.
Within the service, there is a vacancy for a Neurodiversity Inclusion Specialist specialising in speech, language, communication needs (SLCN) and autism.
To enhance and support schools and settings, enabling them to meet the needs of children and young people ages 5-25 who have autism, social communication needs and/or SLCN
To offer individual support to children and young people 5-25 with autism, social communication needs and/or SLCN, working in partnership with the Specialist Advisory Teachers
To promote and pro-actively facilitate partnership working to meet the needs of children and young people with SEND enabling them to fully access education and make progress in line with their potential.
To support practitioners working in schools and settings in the successful inclusion of children and young people ages 5-25 who have autism, social communication needs and/or SLCN by:
Using a range of tools appropriate to the individual to capture pupil voice to support those working with the child/young person in developing understanding of their strengths and needs and planning next steps
Using a range of tools appropriate to the needs of child/young person e.g. checklists, observation tools, anxiety mapping etc. to support those working with the child/young person in developing understanding of their strengths and needs and planning next steps
Ensuring all members of staff involved with the child or young person have a clear understanding of their needs and individual next steps
Promoting the principles of best practice for inclusion
Advising on appropriate resources, materials and equipment
Modelling approaches, strategies and the use of resources to staff in settings
Implementing interventions in partnership with the Specialist Advisory Teacher
Supporting the setting in implementing strategies to meet individual targets and outcomes identified through specialist advice
Delivering relevant training and workshops for settings.
Additional Information
Experience of working with children and young people with SEND in a range of settings at either Keys Stage 2, 3 or 4
GCSE English and Maths grade C or equivalent
A-level/NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
In-depth knowledge and understanding of best practice in relation to meeting the needs of children and young people (0-25) with SEND in area of speech, language, communication and autism needs
Experience of contributing to assessment and reviews cycles e.g. APDR, EHCP etc.
Ability to travel independently - access to a vehicle and current driving licence required.
A key function of ISL SEND Specialist Advice and Support (SEND SAS) is to ensure that the educational and developmental progress of children and young people (0-25), with a range of SEND, is met in line with the Hertfordshire Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Strategy and HCC strategic objectives.
We can offer you a friendly, supportive working environment, a full induction and ongoing professional development in this role.
Closing Date: 17th March 2024
Interview Date: 28th and 29th March 2024
For an informal discussion and more information please contact:
[email protected] Benefits of working for us:
• Flexible Working Arrangements (depending on the role)
• Excellent Career Development
• Salary Exchange for Additional Benefits
• Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions
• Shopping Discounts
• Support Groups & Wellbeing Schemes
Disability Confident: We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
English Fluency: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.
Safeguarding: Safeguarding children and adults is of utmost importance to Hertfordshire County Council. The Council requires employees to abide by legislation and best practice to enable Hertfordshire to achieve this. This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. For more information Click Here
How to Apply
As part of the application, you will be required to upload your most recent CV ensuring gaps in employment have been addressed and asked to answer the 4 key questions which are located at the end of the advert and a template can be found in the 'Available Documents'.
1. What interests you in this role?
2. How do you consider your experience has prepared you for this role?
3. What do you feel schools need to understand about supporting children with autism or SLCN?
4. How have you used your skills to improve outcomes for children with autism or SLCN?
If you do not provide answers to the questions and upload to your application, your application will be rejected.
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£29.27k - £32.08k per annum
