At a Glance
- Tasks: Support schools in creating inclusive environments for children with SEND.
- Company: Sheffield Inclusion & SEND Service, dedicated to transforming education.
- Benefits: Flexible working options, commitment to diversity, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team focused on empowering schools and communities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives by promoting inclusion in education.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status and significant experience with SEND required.
The predicted salary is between 23000 - 27000 £ per year.
Experts at Hand | Sheffield Inclusion & SEND Service
Help shape the future of inclusive education in Sheffield. Sheffield is transforming the way children and young people with SEND are supported. As part of our Experts at Hand model, we're building a team of highly skilled SEND Advisory Teachers who will work alongside schools to ensure every child can thrive in their local community. This isn't about taking children out of school. It's about taking expertise into schools. You'll work directly with leaders, SENCOs, teachers, families and partners to build confidence, develop inclusive practice and reduce barriers to learning—supporting Sheffield's vision that every child belongs.
Why this role matters
- National SEND reforms are placing greater emphasis on inclusive mainstream education
- Building expertise within schools
- Stronger partnership working
- Improved outcomes for children and young people
Our Experts at Hand approach brings these reforms to life by providing specialist expertise where it's needed most. You’ll become part of a city-wide team helping schools develop sustainable inclusive practice rather than creating dependency on specialist services.
What you’ll do
- Coaching and mentoring school leaders, SENCOs and teachers
- Modelling high-quality inclusive classroom practice
- Supporting children with complex SEND to succeed in mainstream education wherever appropriate
- Working alongside families to develop shared understanding and effective support
- Advising on Universal, Targeted and Specialist provision
- Contributing to EHCP Needs Assessments and statutory processes
- Using evidence and data to measure impact
- Helping schools develop confidence rather than reliance
This is a collaborative role where relationships, influence and practical expertise matter.
Who we’re looking for
- Experienced practitioners who are passionate about inclusion
- Believe every child deserves to belong in their local community
- Have significant experience supporting children with SEND
- Have successfully led SEND within schools
- Can inspire and coach others
- Build trusted relationships quickly
- Are solution-focused and reflective
- Enjoy working across schools and agencies
Qualified Teacher Status is essential together with substantial experience supporting children and young people with SEND.
About Experts at Hand
Experts at Hand ensures specialist expertise reaches children through the adults who support them every day. Rather than becoming the expert for the child, you’ll become the expert alongside schools, helping staff develop the confidence, knowledge and skills that create lasting change. Together we’re creating more inclusive schools, better outcomes, and a genuine sense of belonging for every child.
Why Sheffield?
You’ll play a key role in delivering Sheffield's SEND and Inclusion Strategy, the Experts at Hand model, National SEND Reform, and the city's Belonging Framework. A collaborative approach with education, health and family services is essential.
Help us build a city where expertise is shared, schools are empowered, and every child belongs. We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve.
We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly. Under the Guaranteed Interview scheme, applicants who are disabled, care leavers, or armed forces veterans will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria and indicate their eligibility on the application form. Sometimes, if lots of people apply, we might not be able to interview everyone who qualifies for the Guarantee. In these cases, we’ll interview the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job.
We are open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the Council, including reduced hour contracts, working part time or as a job share. If you are appointed to this role, your starting salary will be at the bottom of the grade. If you provide payslip evidence that your basic pay is greater than the bottom of the grade, we will consider starting you at the point of minimum advantage within the grade. Equality of pay is extremely important to us. All roles at Sheffield City Council are going through an evaluation process which may result in changes to some pay arrangements from 2026.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all individuals, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for everyone and where appropriate to the role the successful applicant will be required to undertake relevant safeguarding checks.
SEND Advisory Teacher in Sheffield employer: Sheffield City Council
Experts at Hand is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering inclusive education in Sheffield, where you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives. With a strong emphasis on professional development, collaboration, and flexible working arrangements, we create a supportive environment that values diversity and empowers our staff to thrive. Join us in shaping a future where every child belongs, and enjoy the unique advantage of working within a city committed to transforming educational practices.
