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We are looking for an Advisory and Inclusion Teacher to join our highly valued and well-established specialist SEND and Inclusion Support (SIS) Service. We would be particularly interested in hearing from applicants with expertise in supporting children and young people, with cognition and learning needs. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will work within the Cognition and Learning Motor, Sensory Team, however, you will also be asked to work alongside other teams in our service, such as the Emotional Well-being and Effective Learning Team and the Communication and Interaction Team.
 
WHAT IS INVOLVED? 
The role will involve providing consultation, assessment, advice, interventions and strategies to remove barriers to inclusion and promote the achievement of individual pupils and groups of pupils within educational settings. The role will also require you to work closely with other services and parent/carers. The successful applicant will enjoy the benefits of working within a supportive multi-disciplinary team with a wide range of expertise and experience.
 
We encourage you to contact Anne-Marie Ollivere, Cognition and Learning, Motor Sensory Team Manager, via email at anne-marie.ollivere@durham.gov.uk or on 03000 263 333 to arrange an informal discussion about the role.  
 
Queries about the application process can be raised with sendinclusionadmin@durham.gov.uk, or via telephone: 03000 263333.

WHAT WILL I NEED? 
You will have:

• QTS
• Up to date knowledge of SEND legislation
• Considerable experience of working in schools with children with SEND and knowledge of strategies, approaches and resources appropriate for children with SEND, particularly those with cognition and learning needs
• Experience of working with professionals from other service areas and supporting parent/carers
• Experience of delivering training or workshops
• Your own transport arrangements to enable you to travel distances between schools

Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria. 
  
If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure. 
 
OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING 
Durham County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore if successful in your application, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be sought inclusive of a check of the Children’s Barred List, due to the position working in regulated activity.

Applicants should be aware that the DBS check will disclose both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings, in line with current legislation and will confirm whether an individual is barred from working with children.

INTERVIEWS
Interviews will be held Thursday 22nd October 2026.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
 
OUR OFFER TO YOU
We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website 

Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.
 
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.

HOW TO APPLY 
Please note, we do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Use the ‘Person Specification’ section of the form to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential (and where possible, desirable) criteria. Applications that do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted.

Please visit our website to understand our position on using AI to support your application and for guidance on completing your application.
 
If you require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27, or via email RecruitmentCYPS@durham.gov.uk
 
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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: Main Pay Scale 1 £32,916 - Upper Pay Scale 3 £51,048 pa. plus TLR2

Location: Spennymoor, Durham

Sector: Education

Job Role: Teaching Assistant