Easy Read Practitioner

About the Role

We believe that everyone should be able to access the information that we share and are striving to improve it's accessibility for children and young people with special educational needs and their families.   We are developing the use of Easy Read documents as well as those which are 'easier to read'.  

You will, primarily, be responsible for converting a wide range of documents (electronic and written) into Easy Read formats as well as 'easier to read'.  Specific training will be available on the Easy Read format and there will be close liaison with colleagues with expertise in communications.  

This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check.

Whilst the location/work-base for this role may have been specified our evolving ways of working means that the role may require you to also work remotely (e.g., from home/other locations). We will discuss this with you during the recruitment process.

We are happy to talk about flexible working options such as part-time or compressed hours. More examples of our flexible working opportunities can be found here - flexible working options .

This is a fixed term contract until 31st October 2025. 

For further information please contact Theresa Maunder,  Manager SEND Support Services on  

About you

Are you a creative thinker with an eye for detail who enjoys working independently as well as with a wide range of professionals?  Do you have excellent IT skills? If so, this innovative role where no two days are the same, may be for you! 

Please click on the ‘Apply for Job’ link to open a new page and complete and application form. (If it does not work, please ensure you have pop-ups enabled)

Your application will need to demonstrate how you meet the required criteria on the role profile marked ‘application form'. Please view the role profile here . Please ensure you answer all the pre-screening questions in full, within the application form. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found here – The application process

Please do not upload any additional documentation in support of this application. Applications will be considered based on the screening questions and qualifications and experience details provided within the application form only. Any further attachments will not be considered when the recruiting managers are shortlisting for interview.

About Us

Cornwall Council deliver services to more than half a million local people and over five million visitors a year. Find out about working and volunteering for us .

Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall.  In order to best serve our communities, we are striving to achieve a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all backgrounds, cultures and identities; e.g., race, disability, sex, gender, age, religion and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we will assess applicants on their merits.

Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young  people and adults at risk. It’s a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm.