As a Specialist Advisory Teacher, you will work alongside another experienced specialist teacher with the Learning Support Service. The Learning Support Service is a small team of specialist teachers with additional qualifications and experience in working with children with difficulties in literacy and numeracy. The service offers advice and support to schools and to develop individual programmes of learning for children with complex literacy or numeracy needs. The Learning Support Service is part of the Educational Psychology Service You'll offer consultation to SENCOs, research best practice and the most recent developments in your specialist area, sharing findings, devising and delivering training and producing information for key stakeholders on how best to support children with complex literacy and numeracy needs. Working within your specialist area you will also have the opportunity to collect, analyse and report on data related to the impact of the Learning Support Service's activities with children. Working in partnership with educational settings, parents, carers, and colleagues from Children's Services and health services, you'll contribute to better outcomes for children educated in Wokingham and/or looked after by Wokingham Borough Council.
Responsibilities
- You will work collaboratively with school staff and children's parents/carers regarding the best support for their children who experience complex or at risk of experiencing complex literacy and numeracy needs.
- Consult with SENCos and teachers re children with complex literacy and numeracy needs through regular "surgery" sessions, bespoke and centralised training, assess individual children's needs and in some cases offer direct intervention to the children concerned
- To research best practice and the most recent developments in supporting children with complex literacy and numeracy needs and to share these findings with key colleagues to inform good practice in these areas.
- To deliver training with colleagues on topics related to the support for children and young people within your specialist area
- To collect, interpret and report on data collected on the activities carried out by or on behalf of the Learning Support Service in relation to the impact of their services with children.
Qualifications
- Teaching Degree
- Experience of working with children with SEND and preferably specifically literacy and numeracy needs.
- Experience in data collection and analysis
- Specialist teacher/assessor qualifications
- Recent in school and/or specialist teaching experience
This is a fantastic opportunity for a collaborative, motivated teacher with a degree and extensive experience and additional qualifications in literacy and numeracy needs in children to join our team.
Wokingham Borough Council has recently been ranked 2nd most productive council in England by the Impower Productivity Index, recognising our strong performance and efficient use of public money.
Our Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. We're home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful. If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.
Benefits
- Teacher Pension Scheme
- GP Helpline - Available 7 days a week
- Employee Assistance Programme - Including a 24/7 Your Care Helpline
- Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines
- Free Onsite Gym - Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham
- Local & Lifestyle Discounts - Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more
- Move through Menopause Course
- Sports & Social Group Activities - Including running, football, cricket & more
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Employee Networks And more!
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Specialist Advisory Teacher in Axminster employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Wokingham Borough Council is an exceptional employer for ASYE Social Workers, offering a supportive environment with a dedicated in-house ASYE Programme that fosters professional growth and confidence. Employees benefit from generous annual leave, a free onsite gym, and a range of lifestyle discounts, all while working in a vibrant area known for its excellent transport links and community spirit. With a strong focus on peer support and development, Wokingham has successfully retained over 80% of its ASYE workforce, making it a fantastic place to start your social work career.
