MSI SEND Specialist Teacher — Inclusion & Training Lead

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council; Halifax; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a SEND Specialist Teacher (Qualified Teacher of Multi-Sensory Impairment) to join our Specialist Inclusion Team, supporting children and young people with MSI/SEND across Calderdale. You will provide specialist assessment, teaching, training and advice to schools, families and partners to improve outcomes.

Role requires QTS and postgraduate MSI qualification (or progression), extensive SEND knowledge, and the ability to lead training and build

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Postgraduate qualification in Multi-Sensory Impairment or working towards one.
• Experience assessing and supporting MSI/SEND needs.

Responsibilities

• Undertake specialist assessments of MSI/SEND pupils.
• Deliver and model high-quality specialist teaching.
• Support schools to develop inclusive, evidence-based practice.
• Provide coaching, advice and training for teachers and staff.
• Contribute to Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments and reviews.
• Develop resources and training programmes to build SEND capacity.
• Line manage up to three SEND Specialist Outreach Workers.
• Collaborate with families, schools and partners to improve outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Training delivery

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Postgraduate MSI qualification (or in progress)

Job description

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a SEND Specialist Teacher (Qualified Teacher of Multi-Sensory Impairment) to join our Specialist Inclusion Team, supporting children and young people with MSI/SEND across Calderdale. You will provide specialist assessment, teaching, training and advice to schools, families and partners to improve outcomes.

Role requires QTS and postgraduate MSI qualification (or progression), extensive SEND knowledge, and the ability to lead training and build