Job Title
Specialist Support Teacher
Salary
£32,916 to £51,048 per annum, plus a maximum SEN Allowance of £5,497.
Overview
Liverpool City Council is committed to delivering high-quality public services that centre residents in everything we do. This role provides a key opportunity to transform community outcomes through improved support for pupils with SEND.
The Role
The Specialist Support Teacher will advise and collaborate with SENDCos, Headteachers, setting managers, teachers, practitioners, external agencies, voluntary organisations and parents to deliver inclusive practices and address school SEND priorities.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic support and guidance in establishing and addressing school SEND priorities and inclusive practices.
- Advise on the assessment and identification of special educational needs as part of the assess, plan, do and review cycle.
- Partner with the SEN Team to complete educational advice (Appendix B) for the EHC needs assessment for children and young people aged 0-25 who are not on roll.
- Assist schools in understanding and applying the SEND Code of Practice, SEND Reforms, and the EHCP process.
Qualifications
- Extensive experience delivering SEND support across foundation and primary key stages; willingness to work in secondary, academy, free school, and post‑16 settings.
- Appropriately qualified teacher with a proven track record of SEN delivery.
- Commitment to independently developing expertise in SEND law, the SEND Code of Practice, reforms, and the EHCP process.
- Strong knowledge of new strategies, approaches, resources and publications to implement and review effective practices.
Benefits / Offer
- Competitive pay and conditions with a hybrid working model.
- Agile working – a “Flexibility First” approach tailored to the role.
- Participation in the Teachers Pension Scheme with an option to join the AVC Scheme.
- Progression opportunities through a wide range of high‑quality learning and training.
- Health and wellbeing package, including an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Cycle to Work Scheme and family‑friendly policies with enhanced leave.
- Discounted gym memberships and Medicash benefits.
- Employee Volunteering Scheme.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce that represents the communities we serve. As an Equal‐Opportunities Employer, we appoint candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications and abilities. We guarantee an interview to candidates from under‑represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you require reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, please contact recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.
Contact
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Alison Woodburn by email alison.woodburn@liverpool.gov.uk.
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