At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with Developmental Language Disorder and enhance their communication skills.
- Company: Join a supportive team dedicated to improving lives in Blackburn with Darwen.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, SEN allowance, flexible working, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a positive work culture focused on trust, respect, and kindness.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while collaborating with passionate professionals.
- Qualifications: Experienced teacher with a passion for supporting children with speech and language needs.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 49084 £ per year.
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job details
- Salary: MPS 1 to UPS 3, £31,650 to £49,084 per annum + SEN allowance dependent on qualifications.
- Terms and Conditions: Permanent, Full time.
- Department: Schools and Education
- Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 20th September 2026
- Proposed observation & Interview Date: Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd October 2026
- SECTION: SEND Support Service
- RESPONSIBLE TO: Lead Teacher DLD and SpLD
- START DATE: January 2027
We have a vacancy for an Advisory Teacher to support children with DLD and other speech, language and communication needs (SLCN). You will work with children from Foundation Stage upwards across settings in the Borough. You will be joining a well-regarded team comprising of 3 other Advisory Teachers, 5 Specialist SEND Practitioners, and 1 Speech and Language Therapist.
The post requires specialist knowledge and offers exciting opportunities to undertake varied and diverse work in early identification, training and support across schools and services in Blackburn with Darwen. Our teachers respond to requests from schools to assess and support individual children with DLD and other SLCN, and provide a range of in-service training for school staff.
We are looking for an experienced teacher who:
- is passionate about improving the lives of children with DLD and other SLCN,
- enjoys collaborative working with speech and language therapists, schools and families
- has excellent interpersonal and organisation skills
- is creative and flexible
- is able to work independently across the key stages
Our team members enjoy excellent relations with the schools and settings we work in and are looking forward to a new teacher joining us.
In Blackburn with Darwen we know that the world of work as we used to see it has moved on and we want to keep pace. It's not about what we want and expect from you as an employee, but rather what can we, as an organisation do to support you to be the best you can be in your role for our borough’s residents.
Our Values:
- Trust: We know that trust is built with consistency, we are working really hard to ensure full consistency across all service areas.
- Respect: We are really proud of the culture we have in BWD in that no matter who you are we will always listen to ideas and welcome respectful challenge.
- Ambition: We want all our employees to be able to progress and have ambition in their role.
- Collaboration: We have a huge variety of teams at the council with different skills and experience.
- Kindness: We firmly believe that kindness begins with the understanding that we all struggle from time to time.
Advisory Teacher Developmental Language Disorder employer: Blackburn with Darwen Council
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being and professional development of its staff. As a Social Worker in the Transformation in Adult Supported Living role, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with complex needs while benefiting from ongoing training and collaboration with key partners in the community. Located in a vibrant area, the council fosters a sense of belonging and encourages innovative approaches to social care.
Contact Details:
Blackburn with Darwen Council Recruitment Team
