Additional Learning Needs Advisory Teacher

Salary: 51,125 *

About the role
We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic ALN Advisory Teacher, who has previous experience of leading and working as an ALN coordinator, to join the ALN, Wellbeing and Inclusion team in Ceredigion.

The successful candidate will:

• Work with schools, pupils and parents, offering guidance and advice.
• Work with pupils to identify and provide strategies and advice on meeting their learning needs.
• Support schools in implementing the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 and the ALN Code for Wales.
• Collaborate with ALN coordinators and support staff within our schools and specialist settings.
• Support the Graduated Response approach, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.
• Collaborate with members of the ALN, Inclusion and Wellbeing team and the School Improvement team within Ceredigion schools services.
• Collaborate with other agencies as required.

Job Description and Person Specification

For further information please contact Cathryn James, Senior Advisory Teacher: cathryn.james@ceredigion.gov.uk

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting childrenand adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles withinourorganisationrequire a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Pleasenote that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.

What we offer

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Where you'll work

Schools and Culture
We offer appropriate challenge and support to our schools, to help them deliver first class education to all pupils, across the age and ability range. Our primary functions are as follows:

• School Improvement: Leadership; Support and Challenge, Teaching and Learning; Digital Literacy; Literacy and Numeracy; Welsh in Education
• Additional Learning Needs: Provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs, Inclusion; Attendance; Educational Psychology
• Pupil Wellbeing:Counselling; Welfare; Anti-Bullying, Pupil Voice
• Education Governance: Data ; Governor Support, Policy support
• School Admissions
• Culture: Music Service; Cered; Felinfach Theatre; Museum
• Infrastructure and Resources: Planning School Places; Modernisation and Twenty First Century Schools Programme; Buildings; Grants
• Catering: Day Centres; Primary Schools; Residential homes.
• Childcare Unit: Childcare Sufficiency Assessment; Childcare & Play Grant; Childcare Offer; Out of School (After School Clubs and Holiday Playschemes); Day Nursery, Cylch/Playgroup & Childminder business support and staff training

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