IDP Co-ordinator

Salary: £48,818 - £56,357 Soulbury EIP Scale 4 - 6 + 3 SPA

IDP Co-ordinator

Mae’r ddogfen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg / This document is also available in Welsh.

Temporary IDP Co-ordinator (2 Posts)

Rhondda Cynon Taf Access and Inclusion Service is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to contribute to the strategic development of the Service and support the effective implementation of the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (ALNET) (Wales) Act 2018 and the Additional Learning Needs Code for Wales (2021).

This post is offered on a fixed-term basis until 31 March 2027 in the first instance.

The role combines strategic development and operational delivery, providing an exciting opportunity to influence policy, practice, and outcomes for children and young people with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) across Rhondda Cynon Taf.

As a member of a multi-disciplinary Service, the post holder will make an important contribution to a culture of positive collaborative working with colleagues across the Access and Inclusion Service, including Educational Psychology, Learner Support Services, the Children Looked After Team, and the ALN Administrative Service.

The successful applicant will ideally have recent experience of supporting children and young people with Additional Learning Needs and be able to demonstrate a proven track record of high-quality teaching and learning practice, including supporting a range of learning styles. An up-to-date understanding of Curriculum for Wales and inclusive educational practice is essential.

Applicants must have a thorough understanding of the requirements of the ALNET (Wales) Act 2018 and the ALN Code for Wales (2021), together with a clear understanding of their practical application within educational settings.

The successful candidate will be confident in working collaboratively with schools, families, health professionals, children's services, and other partners to ensure that learners with Additional Learning Needs have access to high-quality Additional Learning Provision.

Enthusiasm, commitment, and drive to support the continued implementation of the ALN transformation programme across Rhondda Cynon Taf are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Play a key strategic role in developing policies, processes, and inclusive practice to support the implementation of the ALNET (Wales) Act 2018.

Support the development and effective delivery of a continuum of Additional Learning Provision for children and young people with Additional Learning Needs.

Provide advice, support, and guidance to schools regarding complex Additional Learning Provision issues.

Contribute to the effectiveness of the Access and Inclusion Service and the Local Authority in implementing strategic plans and policies that deliver positive outcomes for learners with Additional Learning Needs.

Contribute significantly to the Local Authority's vision of ensuring that all learners achieve their full potential.

For an informal discussion or further information regarding the post, please contact:

Suzanne Davidson

Additional Learning Provision and Early Years Additional Learning Needs Lead Officer

Email: Suzanne.Davidson@rctcbc.gov.uk

Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council.

In addition to this safeguarding responsibility, the successful applicant for this role will also be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

The Council values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.

An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

As part of the Council’s longer term objectives in relation to the Welsh language and its Workforce Planning Strategy, it is committed to a guaranteed interview scheme for Welsh-speakers of Level 3 and above. If you meet the essential criteria as identified in the person specification for the job and are a Welsh-speaker of Level 3 and above, you will be invited to interview if you choose to participate in the scheme.

In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.

In support of the Council’s voluntary pledge to support the Armed Forces, the recruiter must always be prepared to ensure that applicants who have identified themselves as members of the Armed Forces including Service Leavers, Veterans or Reservists and who meet the essential criteria of the person specification, are offered an interview.

Care Experienced Leavers – Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As part of the Council’s corporate parenting role it is committed to supporting its care experienced leavers. This means anyone who has spent time within the care system at any point in their life. We encourage applications from individuals who are care experienced to enable them to access employment, education, experiences and volunteering opportunities.

The Council will guarantee an interview for any care experienced leavers who wish to take part in the scheme who meet the essential criteria for the role.