Job Introduction We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all. The starting salary for this full-time, permanent position is £38,090 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a new Neurodiversity Advisor to join our evolving Team Around the School Support Hub (TAS SH) within the Early Intervention, Prevention and Support Service based at Victoria Gate in Woking. This vacancy is aligned to East Surrey , supporting schools and settings across the area through Surrey's developing cluster models. The role combines hybrid working with regular travel to schools, settings, partner meetings and community locations throughout East Surrey. Please note, occasional travel elsewhere in Surrey may be required, together with occasional attendance at Surrey County Council offices as required. Our Offer to You 26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Role Are you passionate about improving outcomes for neurodivergent children and young people? Do you enjoy coaching, mentoring and supporting schools to build confidence and inclusive practice? Are you excited by the opportunity to help shape Surrey's developing Experts at Hand approach? If so, we would love to hear from you! This is an exciting opportunity to use your specialist knowledge and experience to support schools, settings, families and partner agencies to strengthen inclusion and improve outcomes for neurodivergent children and young people through early intervention and needs-led approaches. As Surrey prepares for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), this is an opportunity to contribute to the development of integrated local services and help shape future approaches to supporting children, young people and families across Surrey. The Team Around the School Support Hub sits within Surrey's Early Intervention, Prevention and Support Service. We work alongside schools, settings, families and partner agencies to strengthen inclusion, build capacity and provide support at the earliest opportunity. Through Surrey’s developing Experts at Hand approach , we are enhancing Surrey's offer by creating stronger local connections around schools and settings. This enables timely consultation, coordinated support and earlier intervention when needs emerge. This increased emphasis on preventative and collaborative working allows us to work alongside education professionals and partners to strengthen capacity, improve inclusive practice and support children and young people at the earliest opportunity. Our work is underpinned by: Inclusion and belonging Early intervention and prevention Relational and restorative practice Multi-agency partnership working Whole-school and whole-setting approaches Collaboration with families and communities As a Neurodiversity Advisor, you will provide specialist neurodiversity advice, coaching and support to schools, families and partner agencies. Working closely with TASSH Cluster Coordinators, health colleagues and wider partners, you will help strengthen inclusive practice and build the confidence of those working with neurodivergent children and young people. You will play a key role in supporting schools to understand and respond to neurodiversity through coaching, mentoring, workforce development and collaborative problem solving. Your key responsibilities as a Neurodiversity Advisor will include: Providing specialist neurodiversity advice and support Coaching and mentoring school staff, and delivering and coordinating training Supporting inclusive practice and needs-led approaches. Working collaboratively with parents, carers and partner agencies, and supporting co-production and participation activities Evaluating impact and using evidence to inform service improvement Contributing to programmes such as PINS and other inclusion initiatives Supporting the development of Surrey's Experts at Hand offer Leading and coordinating small-scale projects and reviews to improve inclusive practice Please note, this role does not involve working directly with children and young people in a support capacity. Supporting You In this role you will receive professional supervision and support with access to ongoing learning and development opportunities. You will have opportunities to work alongside skilled practitioners from a range of disciplines and a chance to influence inclusive practice across Surrey schools and settings. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the development of Surrey's future integrated service model in a highly supportive environment. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours : Substantial experience supporting neurodivergent children and young people, and passionate about promoting inclusion and improving outcomes Strong understanding of inclusive education and needs-led practice Ability to influence and build confidence in others through coaching and mentoring with experience delivering learning, training or workforce development activity A collaborative approach with ability to build effective relationships with schools, settings, families and partner agencies Ability to analyse information and feedback to evaluate effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement Adaptable, resilient and comfortable working across a range of settings An enhanced DBS ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’ check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children’s and Adults’ Barred List checks will be required for this role. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and answer the following 4 questions: Please describe your experience of supporting neurodivergent children and young people within educational or community settings. What approaches have you used to strengthen inclusion and improve outcomes, and what impact did these have? Please give an example of how you have coached, mentored, trained or supported staff to develop their confidence and skills. How did you adapt your approach, and how did you evaluate the effectiveness of your support? Please describe a time when you worked collaboratively with parent carers, schools and/or partner agencies to understand lived experiences, address a challenge and improve outcomes for a child or young person. What was your role, what approach did you take to build effective relationships and partnership working, and what was the outcome? What did you learn from the experience? Please provide an example of a project, initiative or programme that you helped to implement or review. How did you gather and analyse feedback, measure impact, and use the findings to make recommendations or improve practice? The job advert closes at 23:59 on 6th September 2026 with interviews planned to follow. In person interviews will take place on the 23rd and/or the 24th September at Woodhatch Place, Reigate. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and our Life at Surrey Handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. Please contact Kay Gumbrell by email at Kay.Gumbrell@surreycc.gov.uk or Geraldine Antoniotti at Geraldine.Antoniotti@surreycc.gov.uk Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we’re committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

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