Specialist Teacher Communication and Interaction LBHF273850

Specialist Teacher Communication and Interaction

Ref. LBHF273850

Salary range: UPS £46,970 - £50,934 per annum pro rata, plus SEN Allowance (dependent on qualification & experience)

Hours per week: Full Time, Permanent Contract

Vetting requirements: Enhanced DBS Check

Work location: 145 King Street, London W6 9XY - post requires willingness and ability to travel and work across the Borough, London

Hammersmith & Fulham rated nationally by Ofsted as one of the top Local Authorities, we never stop moving forward. Our ambition is to focus even more on increasing the quality of our practice and the work with children, young people, and families to sustain positive change. To do this we need the best people to help build our vision.

Hammersmith & Fulham INSPIRE is looking to recruit Specialist Teachers to join INSPIRE, our successful and highly regarded Specialist SEND Outreach Service.

Are you passionate about Teaching & Learning and developing children and young people’s communication skills? Does your experience show your understanding of children & young people with speech, language and/or social communication needs (C&I) and how their difficulties impact their achievements, interactions and relationships with others?

We are currently seeking experienced teachers who will thrive working as part of our team of professionals from Education and Health working together to support children and families with speech, language and/or social communication needs (C&I) within the INSPIRE Specialist SEND Outreach Service. INSPIRE works as a partnership with settings/school staff, specialist teachers, educational psychologists, parents/carers and children and young people to maximise communication for learning, socialisation and independence.

We are looking for candidates who have proven experience of working with children & young people with speech, language and social communication needs and / or associated behaviours including Autism and experience of leading and delivering a range of specialist interventions, programmes, strategies and resources.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Our mission is to be the best council. To do this we need the best people to help build our vision. If you’re looking to develop your career in a fast-paced, professional environment whilst making a difference, then we look forward to hearing from you.   

Please refer to the Job Description for more information.                                                                                                                                               

Role Responsibilities:

• You will be highly skilled with exceptional communication skills who can demonstrate an ability to engage children and young people and build strong working relationships with your team and with other professionals to achieve the best outcomes.
• You will have an excellent knowledge and understanding of education issues and of how to work with a range of settings/schools.
• You must be able to demonstrate capacity for a positive, solution focused approach with clear commitment to enabling children and young people to fully participate in all aspects of a learning experience and be able to work independently, managing a diary and liaising with colleagues and schools/ settings to create positive working relationships.

Contact details for an informal discussion: Andrea Boswell, Senior Manager, Specialist Teachers on 07990 795888 or via email at ANDREA.BOSWELL@LBHF.GOV.UK

Closing date: 31 January 2022

Apply Link: https://careers.newjob.org.uk/LBHF/job/Hammersmith-Specialist-Teacher-Communication-and-Interaction-LBHF273850-HMF/759045901/