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

Post Ref: CC041

Help us build inclusive education across Calderdale

Calderdale is ambitious for all children and young people. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Outreach Officer (Cognition & Learning) to join our Specialist Inclusion Team and help ensure that children and young people with SEND can access the right support, at the right time, in the right way.

This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with children, families, schools and educational settings across Calderdale to promote inclusive practice and improve outcomes for children and young people with cognition and learning needs.

About the role

As an Outreach Officer, you will provide practical casework support, specialist advice and targeted interventions to support schools and settings in meeting the needs of children and young people with SEND.

You will:

• Work alongside schools and educational settings to implement and review recommendations for children and young people with SEND.
• Deliver targeted interventions for individuals and groups, modelling effective practice.
• Support children, young people and families to understand needs and identify effective strategies.
• Undertake assessments and provide specialist advice within your area of cognition and learning expertise.
• Contribute to Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments, planning and reviews.
• Develop and deliver training, resources and guidance for schools and professionals.
• Support the development of inclusive practice across Calderdale.

About you

• Holds a relevant qualification at Level 3 or above in SEND or a related field.
• Has experience supporting children and young people with SEND, particularly cognition and learning needs.
• Understands effective SEND interventions, approaches and support strategies.
• Has experience working in educational settings.
• Can build positive relationships with children, families, schools and professionals.
• Is committed to improving outcomes and opportunities for children and young people with SEND.

What we offer

In Calderdale, you'll be part of a supportive and ambitious team that is committed to inclusion and ensuring all children and young people have the opportunity to thrive.

We offer flexible hybrid working, ongoing professional development and the opportunity to make a real difference across our schools and communities.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS with Children's Barred List Check.

Closing Date: 27th September 2026

Proposed interview date: 13th October 2026

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year (unless exceptions apply) and meet the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.

We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.

All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

As part of our fair recruitment process, we ask that all applications are written by the candidate and that Artificial Intelligence (AI) use is limited, unless assistance is required as a reasonable adjustment for a disability. Content should be truthful, accurate, evidence based and not embellished - see guidance.