We have an excellent opportunity for a Specialist Advisory Teacher to join our Learning Support Service here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full or part –time basis.  This a permanent post however secondment may be considered for the suitably qualified applicant.    

As a Specialist Advisory Teacher, you will work alongside another experienced specialist teacher with the Learning Support Service.  The Learning Support Service is a small team of specialist teachers with additional qualifications and experience in working with children with difficulties in literacy and numeracy. The service offers advice and support to schools and to develop individual programmes of learning for children with complex literacy or numeracy needs.  

The Learning Support Service is part of the Educational Psychology Service  

You'll offer consultation to SENCOs, research best practice and the most recent developments in your specialist area, sharing findings, devising and delivering training and producing information for key stakeholders on how best to support children with complex literacy and numeracy needs.   

Working within your specialist area you will also have the opportunity to collect, analyse and report on data related to the impact of the Learning Support Service's activities with children. Working in partnership with educational settings, parents, carers, and colleagues from Children's Services and health services, you'll contribute to better outcomes for children educated in Wokingham and/or looked after by Wokingham Borough Council. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a collaborative, motivated teacher with a degree and extensive experience and additional qualifications in literacy and numeracy needs in children to join our team. 

⭐Staff Benefits⭐ 

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including: 

⭐Teacher Pension Scheme  

⭐GP Helpline - Available 7 days a week 

⭐Employee Assistance Programme - Including a 24/7 Your Care Helpline 

⭐Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines 

⭐Free Onsite Gym - Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham 

⭐Local & Lifestyle Discounts - Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more 

⭐Move through Menopause Course 

⭐Sports & Social Group Activities – Including running, football, cricket & more 

⭐Learning & Development Opportunities 

⭐Employee Networks 

⭐And more! 

Key Responsibilities 

• You will work collaboratively with school staff and children’s parents/carers regarding the best support for their children who experience complex or at risk of experiencing complex literacy and numeracy needs.  

• Consult with SENCos and teachers re children with complex literacy and numeracy needs through regular “surgery” sessions, bespoke and centralised training, assess individual children’s needs and in some cases offer direct intervention to the children concerned  

• To research best practice and the most recent developments in supporting children with complex literacy and numeracy needs and to share these findings with key colleagues to inform good practice in these areas.  

• To deliver training with colleagues on topics related to the support for children and young people within your specialist area 

• To collect, interpret and report on data collected on the activities carried out by or on behalf of the Learning Support Service in relation to the impact of their services with children. 

Candidate Requirements   

• Teaching Degree  

• Experience of working with children with SEND and preferably specifically literacy and numeracy needs.  

• Experience in data collection and analysis 

• Specialist teacher/assessor qualifications 

• Recent in school and/or specialist teaching experience   

Our Area: 

Wokingham Borough Council has recently been ranked 2nd most productive council in England by the Impower Productivity Index, recognising our strong performance and efficient use of public money.   

Our Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.  

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. 

Click the link below and Apply Today! 

Alternatively, to arrange an informal discussion about the role, contact Lucy Ambler Learning Support Teacher, via Lucy.Ambler@wokingham.gov.uk (Strictly no agencies). 

Closing date: 11pm, Sunday 11th October 2026 

Interview date: TBC 

AI in Applications: 

We recognise that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the preparation of their job applications. When used appropriately, AI can be a helpful aid in structuring responses, checking clarity, and improving presentation. 

However, applications must reflect your own skills, experience and understanding. If an application appears to rely excessively on AI-generated content, it may not meet the required standard and could be rejected. 

We encourage all applicants to ensure their submissions are authentic, tailored to the role, and clearly demonstrate their own knowledge, experience and suitability. 

Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful.  Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying. 

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. 

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. 

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. 

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. 

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually. 

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. 

We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply. 

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.