Inclusion Specialist Teacher

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, qualified teacher to join our team of Inclusion Specialist Teachers with expertise in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This encompasses areas such as Autism, Language Disorders, Down syndrome, Cognition & Learning and Physical Disabilities The primary objective is to ensure the effective delivery of both statutory and SEND support services for children and young people with SEND and their families throughout the county based in the north of Buckinghamshire.

About us

Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.  

Buckinghamshire is an ambitious, rapidly growing county, and our economy is one of the strongest in the country. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty and ranks as one of the top rural areas to live in the UK and yet it is incredibly well connected– only an hour from London on the train. The county has a rich history and heritage and is the birthplace of the international Paralympic movement.

We are looking for motivated, ambitious and inspiring people to join us on our journey. You will be entitled to a range of different benefits to make sure you are happy both at work and at home.

About the role

Buckinghamshire SEND Service delivers a range of services to support leadership, management and improved outcomes for children and young people as well as schools and early years settings across Buckinghamshire and beyond. The Specialist Teachers work with settings to promote the inclusion and progress of children and young people with SEND to help them achieve the best possible outcomes and enable everybody working with these pupils to clearly understand their strengths and differences. The Inclusion Specialist Teachers offer support and advice regarding strategies and interventions needed for pupils to access the curriculum, including pupils on SEND Support and those with Education Health and Care plans. You will join a supportive team of inclusion specialist teachers and work alongside education health and care plan coordinators (EHCCOs) and educational psychologists as part of the wider SEND team. 

The role will involve:

• Supporting the development of inclusion practice through a robust SEND support approach
• Being part of a team of Specialist Inclusion Teachers to ensure the effective delivery of SEND support and statutory services to children, young people and their families.
• Complying with statutory regulations in the assessment and review of Education, Health & Care Plans (EHC Plans) in accordance with the Children & Families Act 2014
• Supporting the strategic development of the Specialist Inclusion Teachers within the SEND Service.
• Taking responsibility and being accountable for a caseload as required across the geographical area, ensuring that any casework is undertaken professionally, and decisions are taken in a timely manner.  
• Working closely with other Specialist Teachers and professionals in your settings.  
• Providing schools with written advice following school visits, including up-to-date, practical strategies for pupils with SEND.
• Co-producing and delivering training on various SEND topics to schools/setting staff and other professionals within the SEND Service.
• Attending annual review meetings for caseload pupils and other multi-professional meetings.  
• Working collaboratively with SEND colleagues. including Education Health and Care Plan Co-Ordinators (EHCCOs), Educational Psychologists, social care and health professionals, parents and carers, ensuring a strong and effective culture of collaboration.  
• Promoting the inclusion of children with SEND.
• Embedding a culture of co-production and teamwork at all levels.
• Ensuring services provided are child-centred and needs-led.
• Proactively developing professional knowledge, skills and behaviours that support others in their continuous professional development.

 

About you

• Be educated to degree standard with Qualified Teacher Status.
• Have relevant teaching experience post NQT year.
• Experience of working with children and young people with SEND and their families.
• Have relevant experience including a proven track record of classroom teaching.
• Evidence of further training in SEND and inclusion.
• Be confident in providing information to schools.
• Be confident in researching, developing and delivering training material.  
• An solid understanding of a range of SENDs, and expert knowledge of current targeted interventions.
• Show excellent IT skills, particularly in the use of Microsoft Word, to produce reports and EHCP updates to a professional standard.  
• Hold a current valid driving license and access to a car as the job involves travel to multiple schools during the working week.  
• Be prepared to continue professional development by attending training, collaborating with peers and initiating independent research  

Please see the job summary attached for full details.

Other information

This is a permanent, 0.8 (working 4 days a week) term time only position, on Teachers Pay and conditions.

If you would like to find out more about this role, please contact Paula Stares at [email protected].

Closing date: Midnight on 14th May 2025.

Interview date: to be confirmed

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020 and 2023).

For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance published by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).

 

Our values and culture

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.

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