Specialist Autism Advisory Teacher Leadership

Southend-on-Sea City Council; Southend-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a professional to lead and enhance the support for autistic children and young people. This hybrid role involves delivering specialist advice, mentoring a support team, and shaping strategic SEND priorities. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in autism, leadership skills, and a passion for inclusive education. The position offers flexible working arrangements, fostering a positive work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working practices

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supporting autistic children and young people.
• Strong leadership abilities to inspire and mentor a team.
• Ability to use evidence-based approaches to improve practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality specialist advice to schools.
• Support early identification and assessment for autistic children.
• Lead and inspire a small team of support staff.

Skills

Expertise in Autism

Leadership

Data-driven decision making

Collaboration with families

Job description

Are you passionate about transforming the experiences and outcomes of autistic children and young people? Do you thrive on empowering schools, educators, and families to create truly inclusive environments? Are you ready to take the next step into leadership while keeping your practice rooted in what matters most children?, In this hybrid role, you will combine your expertise in Autism and other associated SEND needs with strategic leadership responsibilities, including line management, supervision, and shaping the future of our service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality specialist advice, modelling, and coaching to schools and settings
• Support early identification, assessment, and intervention for autistic children and young people
• Develop and deliver engaging CPD, including whole-school training and targeted professional development
• Work collaboratively with families, schools, multidisciplinary teams, and wider LA services
• Use data and evidence-based approaches to influence practice and drive improvements
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a small team of support staff developing confidence, consistency, and excellence
• Play an active role in shaping strategic SEND priorities across the city

No two days will be the same you'll be working in responsive, creative ways to open doors for learners with complex needs across mainstream schools in Southend.

About the Council

Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend. Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovative environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.