Specialist Teacher

This is an exciting opportunity to join our expanding team of Specialist Teachers. We are recruiting to support the delivery of the Dorset Expertise Offer as part of the SEND reforms and wider inclusion priorities across the county. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Specialist Teacher with expertise in Cognition and Learning to join Dorset Council's Learning and Belonging Service and help shape inclusive education across Dorset. The postholder will join our established and well-regarded team of specialist teachers, working collaboratively to deliver high-quality services across Dorset. You will play a key role in bringing specialist expertise directly into mainstream education settings, supporting children and young people earlier and helping schools build confidence, capacity and inclusive practice. The role will work closely with Dorset's Expertise Offer (Experts at Hand) as part of Dorset's SEND Reforms, which brings together specialist teachers, educational psychologists, speech and language therapists, and occupational therapists to support children, families and settings. In addition, the postholder will contribute to a broader range of inclusion priorities, including supporting the development and effectiveness of Dorset's inclusion bases and strengthening inclusive practice across the education system. About the Role: Join a welcoming, supportive and ambitious team that is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND. We offer a nurturing environment where your expertise will be valued, your professional development encouraged, and your ideas welcomed. Working alongside specialist colleagues from across education and health, you will have the opportunity to influence practice, build capacity in schools and contribute to Dorset's vision for a more inclusive education system. You will provide specialist advice and support relating to learning difficulties and barriers to learning, helping educational settings improve access to learning and achievement for children and young people. Your work will include:

• Supporting schools to identify and respond to barriers affecting learning, participation and attainment
• Advising on evidence-informed approaches to literacy, numeracy and cognition and learning needs
• Developing effective teaching strategies and adaptive classroom practice
• Supporting assessment, provision planning and graduated approach
• Delivering training, coaching and modelling effective practice
• Supporting Specialist Inclusion Bases
  
  Is a qualified and experienced teacher with a strong background in Cognition and Learning and SEND.
• Holds a Level 7 qualification in assessing and teaching learners with specific learning difficulties (SpLD including dyslexia).
• Has expertise in assessment, target setting and teaching strategies for children and young people with literacy and numeracy needs
• Has knowledge and experience of support children and young people with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) and wider learning needs
• Can coach, influence and support colleagues to develop inclusive practice
• Understands SEND legislation and graduated approach
• Is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people across Dorset
  
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At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future. We:
• provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents
• work in partnership to make a real difference
• value every role and the impact it has on our communities
• support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive
You will:
• be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
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• receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress
We are where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application. This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement. If you're passionate about making a difference, we'd love you to join us.