Job Description

Make a real difference. Shape brighter futures.

Join Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, where people matter, ideas thrive, and your growth is supported.



Special Educational Needs and Disability Information Advice and Support Service (SEND IASS) are a team who offer impartial, confidential and free information, advice and support for parents and carers and children and young people around issues relating to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to support them up to the age of 25.



We are looking for a SEND Advocacy Worker to join our team on a

fixed term basis, until July 2026.

As this is a fixed-term post, secondment opportunities will be considered for internal employees. Please obtain prior approval from your current line manager before completing the application. For further information, please refer to the councils secondment policy.

About the role:

You will be an advocate for parents/carers of children and young people with SEND You will provide impartial advice and support to help families navigate education, health, and care systems You will need to build strong partnerships across schools, the Local Authority, and voluntary organisations.

What were looking for:

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience Knowledge and/or experience of SEND Excellent communication and organisational skills A positive, collaborative approach.



For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.

Why choose Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council?

Were bold, ambitious, and inclusive and we invest in our people. Heres what youll enjoy:
One Team culture - 3,000 colleagues working together to make a difference A competitive salary of up to 31,022 Flexible and agile working to support your work/life balance 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available. Health and wellbeing support - online GP, counselling, physiotherapy, mental health resources Lifestyle perks - discounts at 1,000+ retailers, VivUp scheme, NHS Fleet car lease, cycle-to-work Local Government Pension Scheme - one of the most secure in the UK Enhanced family-friendly policies - maternity, paternity, adoption pay Career development - progression pathways, training, and recognition through Colleague Awards Modern HQ at Dunedin House - free parking, onsite cafe, wellbeing room.



For more information about working for Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, please visit the Careers section on our website:



https://www.stockton.gov.uk/careers



If you would like more information about the role, please do not hesitate to reach out to Vanessa Housley (Head of Service - Education and Inclusion) on 01642 527 656 or vanessa.housley@stockton.gov.uk



We are intending to interview on 30 January and you will receive a notification through North East Jobs if you have been shortlisted.

Guidance for applicants

You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.



Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK. All communication will also appear in the My Messages section of your North East Jobs account.