Caseworker – SEND Communication and Interaction

• Are you passionate about improving education for children with SEN?
• Do you have experience working with children and young people with SEN?
• Are you looking for a new challenge where the work you do allows you to stay local to Stockton-on-Tees and have a positive impact on the people of the borough?

Look no further! We have a fantastic opportunity for a SEND Caseworker C&I to join our team here at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council on a fixed term basis until July 2026.

Information about the role:

The SEND Assessment and Reviews Team is part of the Education, Inclusion and Achievement Service, offering specialist advice and support to schools across Stockton Borough Council. The Communication and Interaction caseworker works across the area, providing advice and guidance to schools, settings and parents and direct work with children and young people (CYP).

Reporting to and liaising with the C&I Specialist Teacher, you will often work independently, determining underlying C&I needs, developing plans, providing individually tailored support including one to one and small group interventions, and modelling approaches. Your work will be peripatetic, often travelling to several school settings each day, and attending virtual meetings from home or at a Stockton base.

Understanding the impact of C&I needs on children and young people, you will make a positive difference, and use a wide range of skills to support schools to meet the individual needs of CYP and develop whole school approaches to extend and embed impact. You will manage a caseload as specified by your line manager and in accordance with service policies.

Working with the specialist teachers and other caseworkers, you will give support and challenge to schools as well as assist in the delivery of staff CPD. There is also opportunity to work flexibly across Children’s Services and with other agencies, partners and stakeholders to meet the needs of children, young people and families.

You may be requested to lead on specific projects, take on responsibility for other areas of work and deputise for your line manager when required.

We are looking for someone who has children and young people\’s best interests at heart, who can work flexibly and positively with a range of different stakeholders to influence and encourage the adults around a child and improve outcomes. The role is challenging and rewarding.

You will be part of a friendly and supportive team who focus on the delivery of high-quality education to CYP with Special Education Needs driven by child-centred principles. Team members have the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills, attend training and collaborate on projects with colleagues.

For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.

We offer an excellent total reward package, including:

• A competitive salary of up to £36,124
• 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
• Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
• Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.

And that’s not all – you can also work flexibly where you can work part of your week at home.

For more information about working for Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, please visit the Careers section on our website:

https://www.stockton.gov.uk/careers

If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Kristen Anderson- Specialist Teacher Communication and Interaction on kristen.anderson@stockton.gov.uk

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