SEND Specialist Teacher (Qualified Teacher of MultiSensory Impairments)

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

Please note: Internal, at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.

Are you a passionate and skilled teacher with expertise in supporting children and young people with multi-sensory impairments?

We are looking for a dedicated SEND Specialist Teacher (Qualified Teacher of Multi-Sensory Impairment) to join our Specialist Inclusion Team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and young people aged 0-25 with SEND across Calderdale, supporting inclusion, improving outcomes, and helping educational settings develop outstanding SEND practice.

About the Role

As a SEND Specialist Teacher, you will provide specialist assessment, teaching, advice, training and support to schools, educational settings, children, young people and their families. Working collaboratively with schools and partners, you will help ensure that children and young people with complex SEND needs receive the right support at the right time.

Key responsibilities include:

• Undertaking specialist assessments of children and young people with multi-sensory impairments and SEND.
• Delivering and modelling high-quality specialist teaching.
• Supporting schools to develop inclusive, evidence-based practice.
• Providing coaching, advice and training for teachers and support staff.
• Contributing to Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments and reviews.
• Developing resources and training programmes to build SEND capacity across the borough.
• Line managing up to three SEND Specialist Outreach Workers.
• Working closely with families, schools and multi-agency partners to improve outcomes for children and young people.

About You

You will be a qualified teacher with substantial experience of working with children and young people with SEND and multi-sensory impairments. You will bring excellent teaching skills, strong communication abilities and a commitment to inclusion.

Essential requirements include:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• A postgraduate qualification in Multi-Sensory Impairment, or be working towards obtaining one.
• Experience in identifying and assessing the needs of children and young people with MSI/SEND.
• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation and inclusive teaching practice.
• Experience of developing and delivering training and support for school staff.Ability to build positive partnerships with schools, families and professionals.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes (reasonable adjustments will be considered where appropriate).

Why Join Us?

At Calderdale, we are committed to ensuring that every child and young person with SEND can thrive in their local community and educational setting. You'll join a highly skilled and supportive team with opportunities to influence SEND practice across the borough while continuing your own professional development.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

Closing Date: 2nd November 2026

Interview Date: WB 9th November 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.