About Us

Are you passionate about supporting the inclusion of children with SEND in mainstream education?  

Are you motivated by working alongside school leaders to overcome barriers to the inclusion of children with SEND?

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of children with Special Educational Needs and their families?

Do you want to develop your career by joining a team of experienced and knowledgeable professionals?

If yes, we may have the perfect role for you! 

We are seeking to recruit an additional Inclusion Advisor to join our expanding service to progress and extend our inclusion vision with schools and settings across Wandsworth. 

We are seeking a dedicated and inspirational professional with the following knowledge, skills and experience:

• Substantial experience as a SENCO or Inclusion leader within a mainstream school with demonstrable impact on removing barriers to the inclusion of children with SEND.
• Evidence based understanding of the pedagogy for including pupils with SEND (especially those with SEMH) within mainstream classes and the ability to coach and support other teachers to implement this.
• Ability to challenge and support school leaders to ensure the best possible provision is provided for children with SEND to enable them to achieve their outcomes.

There could not be a better time to join our Children’s Services in Wandsworth. You will be joining our forward thinking, successful and supportive Special Educational Needs and Disabilities team where you will work alongside a range of inspirational professionals dedicated to improving the outcomes for young people with additional needs and their families. We are proud of the diverse range of provision available in the borough which benefits children and families. 

Come and join us and help us enhance the lived experiences of our children with special educational needs.

This post is offered on teacher’s terms and conditions. In addition, we offer a range of staff benefits such as childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts at many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments. A wide range of developmental opportunities is also offered.

Contact details

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Andy Fish, Inclusion Service Manager on 07866 121432.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

• Closing Date: 11:59pm on Tuesday 9^th May 2023
• Shortlisting Date: Wednesday 10^th May 2023
• Interview Date: Monday 15^th May 2023

Useful Information: The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Equality statement

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

At Wandsworth, we particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. At present men are under presented within our Inclusion team and would strongly encourage male applicants with the relevant experience to apply to this position.

Important Information

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).

How to apply?

To be considered for interview your application must highlight your knowledge, skills and experience listed in the Job Profile located at the bottom of the advert.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils