Outreach Officer: Cognition & Learning

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council; Halifax; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Professional development opportunities

Enhanced DBS check

Job summary

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an Outreach Officer (Cognition & Learning) to join our Specialist Inclusion Team and help ensure that children and young people with SEND access the right support, at the right time, in the right way.

You will work with schools and settings to implement recommendations, deliver targeted interventions, undertake assessments and contribute to EHCP planning, reviews and training.

Qualifications

• Holds a Level 3 qualification or higher in SEND or related field.
• Has experience supporting children and young people with SEND, cognition and learning needs.
• Understands effective SEND interventions and support strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical casework support and specialist advice for schools and settings.
• Deliver targeted interventions for individuals and groups, modelling effective practice.
• Support children, families to understand needs and identify strategies.
• Undertake assessments and provide specialist cognition and learning advice.
• Contribute to Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments, planning and reviews.
• Develop and deliver training, resources and guidance for schools and professionals.
• Promote inclusive practice across Calderdale.

Skills

Relationship building

SEND experience

Communication skills

Training delivery

Education

Level 3+ SEND qualification

Job description

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an Outreach Officer (Cognition & Learning) to join our Specialist Inclusion Team and help ensure that children and young people with SEND access the right support, at the right time, in the right way.

You will work with schools and settings to implement recommendations, deliver targeted interventions, undertake assessments and contribute to EHCP planning, reviews and training.