Description The Service & Team: The SEND Quality Standards team is a new team in the SEND and Inclusion service. Our focus will be to work collaboratively to drive up educational standards for children in Cornwall with SEND. You will work as part of a wider dynamic team of professionals with children at the heart of what we all do. We value on-going continued professional development both locally and nationally. The Role: This is a key advisory role within the local area SEND system, working directly with schools, settings, and community providers to ensure high-quality, inclusive practice and to champion the aspirations of children and young people aged 0–25. The post holder will undertake quality assurance monitoring, contribute to workforce development, and provide high-quality advice to drive improvement across Cornwall. Cornwall Council is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). As part of our SEND & Inclusion service, we are looking for a knowledgeable and passionate SEND Quality Standards Advisor to support the continuous improvement of specialist provisions and community-based alternative provision across the county. Key Responsibilities Undertake in-depth quality assurance monitoring visits to specialist and alternative provisions, providing professional support and challenge. Provide written and verbal advice that is high quality, accessible, and includes SMART outcomes. Support inclusive practice development, working with schools and settings to promote early intervention, resilience, and aspiration. Analyse provision quality in conjunction with financial intelligence, To work closely with the Financial Review Officer to ensure best use of High Needs funding. Champion the voice and experience of children and young people in all quality assurance and advisory work. Work collaboratively with multi-agency professionals, including those from education, health, social care, and third sector organisations. This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. This position will be subject to a enhanced criminal record disclosure check. Working Pattern: 37hr per week (term time only) What you’ll need to succeed: We’re seeking a confident and reflective practitioner who can build strong relationships and offer constructive challenge. You will have a deep understanding of SEND systems and a track record of improving provision for children and young people with SEND. We’re seeking a confident and reflective practitioner who can build strong relationships and offer constructive challenge. You will have a deep understanding of SEND systems and a track record of improving provision for children and young people with SEND. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with minimum of two years of teaching experience NASENCO qualification or equivalent experience Recent, relevant experience monitoring SEND provision in education settings Strong knowledge of SEND legislation and inclusive practice Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, and in delivering training Ability to work independently and as part of a team High level of professional credibility, with the ability to challenge practice constructively Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advert What you’ll get in return: Cornwall Council’s ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance. Whilst still ensuring that service needs are met. Our core employee rewards and benefits include: · a competitive salary. · a defined benefit pension scheme, based on your career average earnings. This includes the option for extra voluntary contributions · a generous annual leave entitlement with the potential to purchase additional leave. · A national award-winning employee health and wellbeing programme · Employee benefits scheme giving employees access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services. Additional Information: Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role The full role profile is attached here We recommend saving a copy of this to refer to if you are invited to an interview. For more information or an informal chat about the role please contact nick.millward@cornwall.gov.uk Application Process Please attach a supporting statement to your application, you can add your Education & Qualifications details manually using the application form timeline or you can upload your CV. Remember to demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points marked as ‘Application’ on the Role Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found here – The application process. Please note that applications cannot be edited after they have been submitted, please contact careers@cornwall.gov.uk if you have any queries or require assistance with your application. Existing employees must apply using their Cornwall Council email address through the Opportunity Marketplace on Oracle.