Cognition & Learning SEND Specialist — Coaching & Practice Lead

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council; Halifax; Híbrido; GBP 42.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an experienced Specialist Officer Cognition & Learning to join the SEND & Inclusion Service. You will provide specialist assessment, teaching, coaching and leadership to strengthen inclusive practice across Calderdale.

You will lead up to three SEND Specialist Outreach Workers, contribute to EHC processes and help develop borough-wide SEND strategy for cognition and learning. This role offers flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Formación

• Qualified teacher with specialist cognition and learning knowledge.
• Experience identifying and supporting children with SEND.
• Strong collaboration with families and professionals.

Responsabilidades

• Undertake specialist assessments for children and young people with SEND.
• Deliver and model specialist teaching for cognition and learning needs.
• Provide coaching and training to teachers and school staff.
• Support schools to develop SEND provision and curricula.
• Establish relationships with Calderdale schools and settings.
• Monitor implementation of recommendations with coaching and QA approaches.
• Lead and support SEND Outreach Workers.
• Contribute to EHC assessments, planning and reviews.
• Develop training resources and guidance for schools.
• Contribute to borough-wide SEND strategy and pedagogy.

Conocimientos

Specialist cognition learning

Coaching & training

Leadership & supervision

Communication skills

Multi-agency collaboration

Specialist teaching delivery

SEND assessment & planning

Report writing

Educación

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Relevant qualification in SEND or related field

Commitment to obtaining SEND qualification

Descripción del empleo

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an experienced Specialist Officer Cognition & Learning to join the SEND & Inclusion Service. You will provide specialist assessment, teaching, coaching and leadership to strengthen inclusive practice across Calderdale.

You will lead up to three SEND Specialist Outreach Workers, contribute to EHC processes and help develop borough-wide SEND strategy for cognition and learning. This role offers flexible hybrid working arrangements.