Autism Outreach Specialist for SEND

Golearnleicestershire; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking experienced SEND practitioners to join the Specialist Teaching Service in Leicester. The role supports learning, communication and autistic strengths across the 5–19 age range, working with schools to strengthen inclusion and improve outcomes for learners with SEND.

Successful applicants will collaborate with families, educational settings and professionals, provide coaching and training, and maintain accurate records as part of ongoing service

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 level qualification or equivalent in a related field.
• Significant experience of working with children, young people and families in educational settings.
• Good interpersonal skills to relate to children, young people, parents and professionals.
• Knowledge of child development and learning concepts.
• Knowledge of information management, data protection and safeguarding responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support learning, communication and autistic strengths across the 5–19 age range.
• Collaborate with school leaders and staff to develop inclusive practice.
• Provide coaching, modelling, and resource sharing to enable provision for SEND.
• Maintain records and contribute to service development and professional learning.

Skills

NVQ 3

Experience with SEND

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

NVQ 3 level qualification or equivalent

Job description

Leicestershire County Council is seeking experienced SEND practitioners to join the Specialist Teaching Service in Leicester. The role supports learning, communication and autistic strengths across the 5–19 age range, working with schools to strengthen inclusion and improve outcomes for learners with SEND.

Successful applicants will collaborate with families, educational settings and professionals, provide coaching and training, and maintain accurate records as part of ongoing service