Specialist Teacher — Autism & Social Communication

Birmingham City Council; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher Pension Scheme

Holiday Entitlement

My Rewards Scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is recruiting three full-time Specialist Teachers to join the Communication and Autism Team (CAT) as part of our SEND reforms.

These roles will support social communication and autism needs for children and young people aged 3–25 across mainstream, post-16, and resource bases, delivering training and working with families and schools to raise achievement and inclusion.

Interviews will be held in person; a DBS check and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status.
• Experience working with children with autism and communication difficulties.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Raise achievement and promote inclusion for pupils with autism and significant social communication difficulties.
• Work in partnership with schools to improve access to learning and whole-school practice.
• Support families through advice, workshops, signposting and home visits where appropriate.
• Deliver specialist training including Neuroinclusive Education Trust (NeN) programmes and CPD for schools and services.
• Plan and prepare targeted support based on CAT levels and School Partnership Plans.
• Assess and report on pupil development, progress and attainment using a range of assessment tools.
• Model specialist teaching and provide 1:1 pupil support where appropriate.
• Contribute to statutory processes including written input and attendance at TAC/YP meetings, transfer reviews and annual reviews.
• Provide guidance on teaching methods, resources and differentiation for autism and communication needs.

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Recent, relevant training in autism education

Specialist autism or communication qualifications

Evidence of specialist SEN/autism expertise

Job description

Birmingham City Council is recruiting three full-time Specialist Teachers to join the Communication and Autism Team (CAT) as part of our SEND reforms.

These roles will support social communication and autism needs for children and young people aged 3–25 across mainstream, post-16, and resource bases, delivering training and working with families and schools to raise achievement and inclusion.

Interviews will be held in person; a DBS check and right to work in the UK are required.