WE’RE LOOKING FOR AN ADVISORY TEACHER FOR COMPLEX SOCIAL COMMUNICATION (INCLUDING AUTISM). INTERESTED?

Do you want a role where you’re recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others? Are you looking for a new challenge? If so, please keep reading as you’re just what we’re looking for!

As an Advisory Teacher in Complex Social Communication (including Autism) you will utilise your specialist knowledge and experience to support schools across Gateshead to meet the needs of children and young people with CSC. The work is varied according to each pupil and each school, but typically includes undertaking assessments of pupils referred to the service, ensuring the voice of the pupil is heard, and liaising where appropriate with parents and carers.
You will work closely with senior leaders, SENCos, pastoral staff and teachers in both primary and secondary schools, including those maintained by the Local Authority and academies, providing a quality service to find solutions to complex problems. You will also develop and deliver training on Complex Social Communication needs to schools and other partners, ensuring your work has maximum impact to enhance and deliver progress for children and young people. Although based at the Civic Centre, you will spend the majority of your time working in schools.