Gloucestershire County Council

Administration

Help to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND in Gloucestershire
Support the service with a range of administration support functions including communications with schools, settings and parent carers
Provide flexible, innovative and customer focused administration support
Work under the direction of the Business Administration Lead
Join Gloucestershire’s Specialist Teaching and Educational Psychology Service (STEPS) to provide advice and support to schools, settings and families.

STEPS Administrator

Communications

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.

Augmented Communications Specialist

Affiliate Manager

• As an Inclusion Partner, you will work directly with School Leaders, Staff, Governing bodies and multi-agency partners to: Review current practice, identify areas for development and embed new and enhanced ways of working.
• Review and improve the use of SEND funding.
• Co-deliver and facilitate high-quality CPD and training alongside expert partners.
• Develop action plans with clear intent that embed inclusive pedagogy and culture.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and professional development opportunities for school leaders.
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners to ensure schools have timely access to strategic multi-agency support.
• Monitor impact, evaluate outcomes, and contribute to the strategic development of the programme.

We’re looking for someone with:
• Relevant senior leadership experience in a school or trust.
• A strong track record of driving whole school improvement and inclusive practice.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and change management skills.
• An understanding of managing complex SEND funding models and budgets
• Knowledge of the current challenges and opportunities within education landscape including Ofsted, the curriculum review, SEND Code of Practice, and inclusive pedagogy.
• The ability to work collaboratively across organizational boundaries and influence at all levels.
• Experience of working collaboratively with multi-agency partners

The ideal candidate will be:
• A confident and relational leader who can inspire and empower others.
• Committed to educational and social inclusion.
• Flexible, proactive, and solution focused.
• Willing to travel across the county (a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle is required).

Subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Why Join Us? This is a chance to be part of a forward-thinking, values-driven programme that puts inclusion at the heart of school improvement. You’ll work alongside passionate professionals and have the opportunity to shape practice that makes a real difference to children and young people across Gloucestershire. We believe in the power of relationships to transform school communities and we're excited to welcome someone who shares that belief. If you have a proven track record of driving meaningful change through inclusive, whole-school approaches and you're passionate about relationships, inclusion, and system-wide impact we’d love to hear from you.
For all your hard work, you will receive the following: Flexible and agile working opportunities 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff) Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family Career development and qualification opportunities Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone. An in-house Occupational Health service Employee discount scheme Cycle to Work scheme Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply) Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network.
How to apply If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button. For a further conversation about the role contact Claire Thomson Claire.thomson@gloucestershire.gov.uk Closing Date: 14/09/25 Interview Date: Tuesday 23rd September Start Date: 5th January 2026 Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- Inclusion Partner - Job Profile The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working. Apply now » Find similar jobs: Children’s Social Work Jobs, Children & Families Directorate, All County Council Jobs Careers Home Home page GCC website View all jobs Privacy policy Contact us Accessibility © 2023 Copyright Gloucestershire County Council .onoffswitch .onoffswitch-inner:before { content: "Yes"; } .onoffswitch .onoffswitch-inner:after { content: "No"; } × Cookie Consent Manager When you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer. Required Cookies These cookies are required to use this website and can't be turned off. Show More Details Required Cookies Provider Description Enabled SAP as service provider We use the following session cookies, which are all required to enable the website to function: "route" is used for session stickiness "careerSiteCompanyId" is used to send the request to the correct data centre "JSESSIONID" is placed on the visitor's device during the session so the server can identify the visitor "Load balancer cookie" (actual cookie name may vary) prevents a visitor from bouncing from one instance to another Functional Cookies These cookies provide a better customer experience on this site, such as by remembering your login details, optimising video performance or providing us with information about how our site is used. You may freely choose to accept or decline these cookies at any time. Note that certain functionalities that these third-parties make available may be impacted if you do not accept these cookies. Show More Details Functional Cookies Provider Description Enabled YouTube YouTube is a video-sharing service where users can create their own profile, upload videos, watch, like and comment on videos. Opting out of YouTube cookies will disable your ability to watch or interact with YouTube videos. Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions Vimeo Vimeo is a video hosting, sharing and services platform focused on the delivery of video. Opting out of Vimeo cookies will disable your ability to watch or interact with Vimeo videos. Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions Confirm My Choices Reject All Cookies Allow All Cookies