Autism & Communication Specialist Teacher | Inclusive SEND

Leicestershire County Council; Glenfield; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident Employer

Flexible working options

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is recruiting Specialist Teachers of Communication and Autism to join the Specialist Teaching Service. You will work with children aged 5 to 19, delivering specialist assessment, advice, consultation and training to schools.

Working within the Experts at Hand model, you will help schools strengthen inclusive practice, contribute to EHCP assessments and annual reviews, and maintain accurate records while continuing professional learning.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status with evidence of further professional development in autism or communication and interaction.
• Substantial experience with school-age children with autism or communication needs.
• Strong knowledge of assessment, teaching and learning strategies for communication needs across settings.
• Experience delivering training and professional development to educational settings and partners.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills; able to manage a varied caseload.
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum and SEND legislation; safeguarding responsibilities.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 5–19 with communication and interaction needs through assessment, advice, consultation and training.
• Help schools strengthen inclusive practice and implement evidence-informed approaches.
• Contribute to EHCP assessments, annual reviews and other statutory processes.
• Maintain accurate records and engage in ongoing professional learning.

Skills

QTS

Autism expertise

Communication skills

Curriculum knowledge

Training delivery

Collaboration

Safeguarding commitment

Education

Degree and QTS

Specialist autism qualification

Job description

Leicestershire County Council is recruiting Specialist Teachers of Communication and Autism to join the Specialist Teaching Service. You will work with children aged 5 to 19, delivering specialist assessment, advice, consultation and training to schools.

Working within the Experts at Hand model, you will help schools strengthen inclusive practice, contribute to EHCP assessments and annual reviews, and maintain accurate records while continuing professional learning.