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We are looking for a SEND Neurodiversity Advisor to join our newly established Experts at Hand (E@H) service, a specialist team supporting Bracknell Forest’s SEND reform and wider system transformation. Based in the integrated central hub at the Child Development Centre in Great Hollands, Bracknell you will work closely with education and health partners to provide expert, needs-led advice for children and young people aged 0–25. At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service. This role includes an expectation to work from the Child Development Centre, Bracknell one day per week and two to three days per week in education settings, alongside flexible working arrangements.

About you...

As a SEND Neurodiversity Advisor you will help mainstream education settings respond confidently and proactively to children and young people’s identified needs by adapting physical, communication and sensory environments without waiting for formal diagnoses. By shifting practice from reactive crisis response to early, inclusive intervention, you will strengthen capacity across the partnership and help make inclusion part of everyday practice.

You will have substantial experience of supporting neurodivergent children and young people, along with the confidence to translate specialist knowledge into practical, inclusive strategies for education settings. A recognised professional qualification in education, speech and language therapy, psychology, or a relevant qualification linked to neurodiversity, inclusion or SEND practice is required. The role calls for a strong understanding of the graduated approach, national SEND legislation and the importance of providing needs-led support at the earliest opportunity. You should be confident in coaching adults, supporting environmental adaptations and developing neuro-inclusive practice across a range of settings. Above all, we are looking for someone who is committed to inclusion, collaboration and improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

About the team…

Experts at Hand will play a central role in delivering Bracknell Forest’s SEND reform plans. This multi-disciplinary team, based at the Child Development Centre, will provide responsive, needs-led support to education settings and partner services.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the service at a pivotal stage, helping to strengthen inclusive practice, promote early intervention and build workforce confidence. Working across education, health and social care, you will support innovation, influence practice and help shape a more equitable, responsive and needs-led SEND system for the future.

Key responsibilities…

Work as an Experts at Hand (E@H) specialist to support Bracknell Forest’s SEND reform and system transition.
Support education settings to identify neurodivergent needs at the earliest opportunity.
Collaborate with mainstream settings and Specialist Resource Provisions (SRPs) to baseline current practice, build capacity and embed inclusive provision in line with National Inclusion Standards, the Graduated Approach and the Ordinarily Available Offer.
Design and deliver training aligned with Bracknell Forest Council's recommended approaches.
Model and support the use of evidence-informed approaches, including adaptations to the sensory environment for a range of neuro-divergent populations and other Bracknell Forest Council's recommended strategies.
Develop opportunities for networking, collaboration and shared knowledge across Bracknell Forest Council's education settings to promote consistency, confidence and sustainable inclusive practice.

Our benefits…

28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.
Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
Paid employee volunteering scheme.
Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).
Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.

Find out more about all our benefits or see the candidate pack.

Our values

At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Reasonable adjustments

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments.

Disability confident and inclusive recruitment

Bracknell Forest Council is proud to be an inclusive employer. This means that if you have made us aware on the application form that you have a disability, are an armed forces veteran or you are a care leaver, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Interview date...

Interviews will be held on 3rd August.

Interviews will be held in person, giving candidates the opportunity to meet the team and learn more about our working environment.

We will review applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note that AI must not be used during the interview. Any candidate found to be using AI during the interview process will be withdrawn from consideration.

Want to ask us a question?

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:

Catherine Reynolds, Principal Educational Psychologist, Catherine.Reynolds@bracknell-forest.gov.uk

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.

We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.

Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.

No agencies please.

Salary range

£46,693 - £52,327 per year