Autism Outreach Lead Educator & Training Coach

Leicestershire County Council; Anstey; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking an experienced leader to head the Autism Outreach Team within the Specialist Teaching Service. You will drive inclusion, support schools, and work with families and agencies to improve outcomes for autistic pupils across Key Stages 1–5.

Role includes leading on specific areas, managing performance, deputising for the Team Manager, and delivering training while advancing safeguarding and quality assurance across the network.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN and SEND strategies to support autistic pupils.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a specialist teaching team.
• Experience delivering training to teachers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead on specified areas of work within the Autism Outreach Team.
• Provide performance management and deputise for the Team Manager.
• Develop quality assurance and deliver training to diverse audiences.
• Manage caseload to enable schools to implement inclusive teaching strategies.
• Collaborate with families, schools and services in a multi-agency context.

Skills

Special Educational Needs expertise

Leadership experience

Multi-agency collaboration

Staff training delivery

Communication & interpersonal

Flexible / hybrid working

Education

Degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Leicestershire County Council is seeking an experienced leader to head the Autism Outreach Team within the Specialist Teaching Service. You will drive inclusion, support schools, and work with families and agencies to improve outcomes for autistic pupils across Key Stages 1–5.

Role includes leading on specific areas, managing performance, deputising for the Team Manager, and delivering training while advancing safeguarding and quality assurance across the network.