Job Information
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the School Organisation and Resources Team for a highly motivated individual with a passion for making a difference in the lives of young people.
The post holder will provide advice, information and support to parents/carers of children who are finding it difficult to access education in Northumberland. There is a particular focus on children with Special Educational Needs (EHCP's) to ensure that parents/carers have all the necessary information to make informed decisions when moving through the phases of education.
Experience and understanding of the challenges faced by children with SEND and their families is an essential requirement for this post.
For more information, please contact Jill Atkinson (jill.atkinson@northumberland.gov.uk) or Lorraine Fife (Lorraine.fife@northumberland.gov.uk)
The post holder will provide advice, information and support to parents/carers of children who are finding it difficult to access education in Northumberland. There is a particular focus on children with Special Educational Needs (EHCP's) to ensure that parents/carers have all the necessary information to make informed decisions when moving through the phases of education.
Experience and understanding of the challenges faced by children with SEND and their families is an essential requirement for this post.
For more information, please contact Jill Atkinson (jill.atkinson@northumberland.gov.uk) or Lorraine Fife (Lorraine.fife@northumberland.gov.uk)
If this sounds like you, and you want a challenging and rewarding career with real opportunities to change the lives of people in Northumberland, then we want to hear from you. Full details about the role can be found in the attached job description.
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
-26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
-Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
-Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
-Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
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Further information
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
