SPECIALIST TEACHER

Location

County Wide

Information

Specialist Teacher with the Primary+ Team

Part-time (0.6), term-time only.

Lancashire County Council is seeking to appoint a Specialist Teacher to join the Specialist Teaching Service Primary+ team following a recent restructure. The successful candidate will be expected to work throughout Lancashire but the role does offer hybrid working options and use of LCC touchdown facilities & offices throughout the county.

The Specialist Teaching Service sits within the Inclusion Service and is made up of 6 Specialist Teaching teams including 2 Early Years Teams, 2 QToD Teams, a QTVI Team and a Primary+ Team.

The Primary+ team is a specialist peripatetic teaching service that supports schools and settings within Lancashire in meeting the needs of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

The successful candidate will be a qualified teacher with experience of working with young people with Specials Educational Needs and Disabilities. The candidate will need skills and confidence to work in partnership with schools, parents and other agencies to help young people learn and achieve. This role involves working in various settings across Lancashire predominantly with children KS1 - KS2, KS3 - 4 and occasionally Post-16.

We are seeking a teacher who can: -

Deliver specialist advice and support to children and young people, their families, schools, and other providers across the county

Provide advice to the Local Authority to assist it in carrying out its statutory duties for children and young people with special educational needs and disability (SEND)

Complete assessments and information gathering relevant to CYP with SEND

Provide engaging and inspiring learning opportunities

Provide SEND support that connects with a young person

Model and develop strategies, routines and resources to support children and staff

Write intervention/ support plans for young people with a range of special educational needs and disabilities

Work with agencies, parents and carers

Monitor progress and use data to show impact

Share professional advice in everyday practice

Advise and support on the ‘assess, plan, do, review’ model and identify appropriate next steps

The Primary+ team has amazing and happy staff who are supportive, knowledgeable, kind and want to make a real difference. It is a fantastic time to join them! A full job description and person specification is attached below, but should you have further questions then please contact Samantha Hartley, Specialist Teaching Service Manager, Primary+ Team via email: Samantha.hartley@lancashire.gov.uk

Application deadline: Tuesday 12th July 2022
Shortlisting Friday 15th July 2022
Interviews Wednesday 20th July 2022

We look forward to receiving your application.

Proposed Interview Date:

20/07/2022 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact Samantha Hartley, Specialist Teaching Service Manager, Primary+ Team via email: Samantha.hartley@lancashire.gov.uk

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Completed applications should be returned to recruitment@lancashire.gov.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.