At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a new team to enhance inclusion and support for children and young people in schools.
- Company: Cognus, a Local Authority Traded Company dedicated to improving education services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, generous leave, and a supportive workplace culture.
- Other info: Be part of an innovative service with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and families while shaping SEND support.
- Qualifications: Experience in SENCO, Inclusion Lead, or as a specialist teacher required.
Full time: 37 Hours per Week – Permanent (Multiple Roles Available)
Salary: Cognus Band 4, STARTING SALARY SP64 to 72 £54,595 up to £61,274
Location: Cognus Office, First Floor, Cantium House, Wallington, SM6 0DZ / Hybrid working
Cognus Limited is a Local Authority Traded Company, commissioned by the London Borough of Sutton to provide education services to early years providers, mainstream schools and specialist education settings in Sutton. Wholly owned by the local authority, we deliver a wide range of high-quality services to improve the lives of children, young people, and families in Sutton and beyond.
We are recruiting multiple SEND Inclusion Advisors to join our new Experts at Hand (EAH) team, a key part of the Government's SEND Reform Programme designed to strengthen inclusion, build school capacity and ensure children and young people receive support earlier. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a brand-new team at the forefront of SEND transformation in Sutton.
Working directly with schools, SENCOs and education leaders, you will help develop inclusive practice, coordinate support around schools, lead inclusion reviews and build confidence in meeting the needs of children and young people within mainstream settings. We're looking for passionate professionals who believe in inclusion, enjoy building relationships, and want to help shape a more joined-up and sustainable SEND system.
- Multiple opportunities available
- Be part of a new and innovative service
- Help shape the future of SEND support in Sutton
- Work alongside education, health and local authority professionals
- Influence practice across schools and settings
- Make a real difference to children, young people and families
You will give us great commitment and in return we offer an excellent package including:
- Starting salary of £54,595 per annum (Cognus Band 4)
- Workplace pension scheme 4% to 8% matched contributions
- 28 days annual leave pro rata (plus Bank Holidays)
- Regular manager support and supervision
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Staff benefits package; currently including Employee Assistance Programme, life insurance, employee benefits platform and (upon completion of probation) health care
- Staff EDI group and Mental Health First Aiders to support wellbeing and inclusion
- Cognus Coaching Programme
- An ambitious culture with friendly and supportive colleagues
The deadline for receipt is Midnight on Sunday 30th August 2026. Candidates are requested to be available for a face‑to‑face interview on Tuesday 8th of September 2026 or Monday 14th September 2026.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Kieran Holiday, Director for Education, Integrated Support and Safer Communities at Kieran.Holliday@sutton.gov.uk or Joanna Cassey, Cognus Managing Director at Joanna.Cassey@cognus.org.uk.
All offers of employment are subject to successful completion of recruitment formalities which includes an enhanced DBS check. These checks must have been completed before the commencement of employment. We expect our staff to have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow the child protection procedures adopted by the Company and Sutton’s Local Safeguarding Partnership.
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