At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with language and communication needs through training and direct intervention.
- Company: Join a dedicated team within the Education Authority making a real impact in local schools.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, professional development, and contribute to meaningful change in education.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and learning.
- Why this job: Be a key player in enhancing communication skills for children and supporting their educational journey.
- Qualifications: Experience in education or special needs support is a plus, but passion and dedication are essential.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
The language and communication Advisory Teacher will work within the Education Authority Local Impact Teams. The role of the language and communication Advisory Teacher is to deliver training, offer advice and support to school staff and parents/carers, and work directly with children and young people. This may involve working with school staff and pupils in preschool, nursery, primary, post-primary settings, within mainstream, specialist settings attached to mainstream and Special Schools. The Advisory Teacher will liaise with other EA Officers and with other professionals in other agencies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the development and co-ordination of Language and Communication within the EA Local IMPACT Teams.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of a language and communication training programme for educational professionals.
- Liaise with staff in EA services and other agencies regarding delivery of training.
- Promote and develop effective partnerships with parents to support their children’s learning.
- Support Language Intervention Officers and Language Assistants in delivering their role.
- Contribute to the quality monitoring and evaluation of aspects of the EA Local IMPACT team.
- Collaborate with staff in educational settings and parents to provide assessment, intervention and progress monitoring.
- Maintain reports of involvement, assessment, and progress for each child/young person on an allocated caseload.
- Liaise with parents to encourage their involvement and offer advice and support.
- Provide a ‘link’ role to allocated educational settings establishing a key relationship.
- Advise on reasonable and appropriate adjustments to promote the effective inclusion of children with SEN.
- Provide written Educational Advice in respect of pupils with SEN.
- Contribute to Annual Reviews of Statements of Special Educational Needs.
- Provide information, advice and reports to the Children and Young People’s Services Department.
- Keep informed of current approaches, strategies, and resources relevant to supporting children with special educational needs.
- Comply with Education Authority policies and procedures.
Engage in professional development activities in line with multi-disciplinary/trans-disciplinary model of service.
Advisory Teacher - Language & Communication (Local Impact Teams) - 2 Posts in Antrim employer: Education Authority
The Education Authority is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises equality and excellence in service delivery. Located in Armagh, employees benefit from a commitment to professional growth, with opportunities for development and training in a collaborative environment dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and fosters a sense of community.
