Jobs at Oxfordshire County Council

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Join our Experts at Hand programme to bring specialist expertise closer to children and families.

New ways to support children and young people

Experts at Hand is a government SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) initiative. Working with Oxford Health to develop new ways to support children and young people with SEND.

By bringing together expertise from health, education and care, the programme aims to put specialist support where it is most needed, at the right time and in the right place.

Join a programme that values innovation, shared knowledge and early intervention, helping children and young people achieve the best possible outcomes.

What education leaders say

  • Nathan Thomas - CEO, Acer Trust

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    Experts at Hand is exactly the sort of investment our system needs. It builds confidence and expertise in mainstream schools, provides timely specialist advice and supports earlier intervention.

  • Sarah O’Leary - Headteacher

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    Its potential to build expertise and confidence among school staff through coaching and advice will create greater sustainability and help children receive support more quickly.

The opportunities

Specialists will work collaboratively, share knowledge and improve outcomes across Oxfordshire. The programme includes:

  • Educational Psychologists
  • Assistant Educational Psychologists
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Specialist Teachers 
  • SEND leaders

If you want to apply your expertise in a new way, influence system-wide change and help shape the future of SEND support, this could be your next career move.

Roles

  • John Riches - Director of Education and Safeguarding

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    Expertise at the point of need is going to transform the education experience for many children and young people in Oxfordshire. Moving away from reliance on extended assessment before support can be accessed will help schools respond proactively to emerging needs.