SpLD (Dyslexia) Specialist Teacher – High Incidence Needs Team
Location: Northumberland Local Authority
Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance, Teacher’s Terms and Conditions
Contract: 2 Permanent positions; 1x full and 1x 0.5fte
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD), including dyslexia and dyscalculia? Do you want to make a meaningful impact across schools and communities?
We are seeking to appoint two dedicated and highly skilled SpLD Specialist Teachers to join our SpLD team within the High Incidence Needs Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively across a range of settings, supporting inclusive practice and helping every child/young person to achieve their full potential.
About the Role
As part of the SpLD Team, you will:
- Provide specialist assessment and intervention for pupils with SpLD
- Work across schools to support early identification and targeted support
- Advise schools, SENCOs, and teaching staff on effective strategies and inclusive approaches
- Contribute to statutory assessment processes and produce high-quality reports
- Deliver training and professional development to school/settingstaff
- Work in partnership with families and multi-agency teams
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for motivated and experienced professionals who:
- Hold a recognised SpLD qualification (e.g., Level 5/7 qualification in dyslexia or equivalent)
- Have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Demonstrates strong knowledge of SpLD assessment and intervention approaches
- Have experience working with children and young people with emerging or additional needs
- Are confident in providing advice, training, and assessment support across multiple settings
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Are committed to inclusive education and improving outcomes for vulnerable learners
- Hold a clean driving licence and can meet the driving requirements of this peripatetic role.
What We Offer
- A supportive and collaborative inclusiveteam
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development
- The opportunity to make a real difference across the local area
- Access to a wide network of professionals and services
- Travel expenses and employee discounts
- MPS/UPS pay scale in line with Teacher terms and conditions
How to Apply
For further information or an informal discussion please contact; Margaret Shahin SpLD Team Lead at: Margaret.Shahin01@northumberland.gov.uk
Closing date: 18th June 2026
Interview date: Candidates must be available for interview on the 25th June at Riverside Centre, 2 Armstrong Way, Ashington Northumberland, NE63 0YD
Safeguarding Statement:
Northumberland Local Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
For further information about working for Northumberland County Council, please click here
If you are committed to inclusive practice and want to play a key role in shaping support for learners with SpLD, we would love to hear from you.
For further information about the Northumberland SpLD Support Service please see below:
Specific Learning Difficulties (Literacy and Maths) | Northumberland County Council
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 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:
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For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
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