Gloucestershire County Council

Augmented Communications Specialist

Gloucestershire County Council

part-time

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Origin:  • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Salary

💰 £41,771 - £47,181 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Are you passionate about transforming the lives of children and young people with complex communication needs? Join our dynamic and forward-thinking team in Gloucestershire as an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Specialist. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping inclusive education by providing expert assessment, tailored intervention strategies, and innovative AAC solutions for children and young people aged 0–25. Working across educational settings and communities, you’ll lead the development of our local AAC service, collaborating with regional and national partners to ensure best practice and equitable access to communication tools. Deliver impactful training working directly with families, schools, and multidisciplinary professionals to remove barriers to learning and promote independence. Manage funding requests, contribute to strategic planning, and ensure our services align with national guidance and commissioning frameworks. Design and adapt AAC resources, contribute to reviews and tribunals, and engage with voluntary organisations to advocate for children and young people.

Requirements

  • A full driving licence and enhanced DBS check are required Proven experience in delivering specialist AAC assessments and interventions Deep understanding of AAC and its transformative impact on children and young people with complex communication needs Collaborative approach to work across education, health, and social care sectors Confident in leading training and building capacity among professionals and families Strong understanding of current SEND legislation and inclusive practices Commitment to person-centred approaches Comfortable managing complex caseloads, coordinating with regional AAC services, advocating for needs of children and young people Ability to design and adapt AAC resources, contribute to reviews and tribunals, and engage with voluntary organisations