Social Communication Learning Lead

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational organisation in Chelmsford is seeking a Social Communication Learning Lead for a long-term role. This position focuses on supporting children with social communication needs, helping them achieve readiness for mainstream education. The ideal candidate will have experience in education or psychology, strong leadership, and interpersonal skills. A competitive daily rate of £90–£110 is offered, along with opportunities for specialist training.

Benefits

Access to specialist training

Long-term position for stability

Opportunity to make a difference

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with social communication needs like ASD or SEMH.
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills.
• A reflective and organised approach to children's development.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess pupils needing additional support.
• Design and deliver bespoke learning programmes.
• Lead and guide practitioners in effective delivery.
• Collaborate with teachers and families.
• Provide staff training and model best practices.
• Monitor impact of interventions and use data for progress.

Skills

Supporting pupils with social communication needs

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Organised and proactive approach

Education

Background in education, psychology or related field

Job description

Social Communication Learning Lead – Long-Term Role
Chelmsford, Essex
Long-Term contract
£90–£110 per day (depending on experience)

Overview

Academics are working closely with a welcoming and inclusive school in Chelmsford who are seeking a Social Communication Learning Lead to join their dedicated team. This is an exciting long-term opportunity to support children who are not yet ready to access the mainstream classroom, helping them build confidence, communication skills and readiness to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and assess pupils who require additional support with social communication and engagement.
• Design and deliver bespoke learning programmes and individualised support plans.
• Lead and guide practitioners within your team to ensure effective, consistent delivery.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and external professionals to coordinate specialist input.
• Provide staff training and model best practice in social communication support.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of interventions, using data to inform progress.

Requirements

• Previous experience supporting pupils with social communication needs (e.g. ASD, SEMH, SLCN).
• Background in education, psychology or a related field preferred but not essential for experienced candidates.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide others.
• Proactive, organised, and reflective approach to supporting children’s development.

What’s on Offer

• Long-term position offering stability and development.
• Competitive daily rate of £90–£110 (dependent on experience).
• Access to specialist training from speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and outreach professionals.
• Opportunity to make a real difference in pupils’ lives by supporting them to thrive and succeed.

If you are passionate about supporting children’s social and emotional development and ready to take on a leadership role, Academics would love to hear from you.

Apply today to join a supportive school environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

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