Specialist Teacher (CCN Team)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a CCN Specialist Teacher to work within the Complex Communication Needs team. This role involves conducting assessments and providing support to children with autism and complex needs, collaborating with mainstream schools. The ideal candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status and experience in special education. Flexible working arrangements are available, including some home-based tasks. Salary includes TMS/UPS plus SEN allowance.

Qualifications

• Experience in special education, particularly with autism and communication needs.
• Ability to produce clear reports and communicate findings effectively.
• Proven track record in collaborative work within educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments for children with special educational needs.
• Collaborate with schools to develop strategies for inclusive education.
• Deliver training and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Effective communication

Collaboration with schools

Assessment and training

Case management

Knowledge of autism education

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

CCN Specialist Teacher

Salary: TMS or UPS + SEN ALLOWANCE

Contract Type: Temporary initially;

Suitable for: self-employed or supply

Working Pattern: Flexible (2 days, 13 hours per week)

Closing Date: 15.00 on Wednesday 10 December 2025

Interview date: TBC

Start date: 01 January 2026

The CCN Team at Chadsgrove SEND Services for your School are seeking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated specialist teacher. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking, innovative service that is passionate about raising standards and increasing opportunities for the pupils we support in our mainstream partnership schools.

We are looking for an exceptional practitioner to work within our Complex Communication Needs (CCN)/Autism Team. The successful candidate will communicate and collaborate effectively with our mainstream partnership schools, providing specialist assessments, advice, and support to help them meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). You will work closely with a wide range of professionals, offering assessments, information, advice, and training to enable pupils to access and thrive within mainstream education.

Main Activities and Responsibilities

This role involves conducting comprehensive assessments for statutory, diagnostic, and school-based purposes with children and young people (CYP) who have autism and complex communication needs. You will play a key role in supporting the Local Authority’s Graduated Response, offering expert guidance and working collaboratively with schools, SENCOs, and other professionals to develop and implement effective strategies and interventions.

Core responsibilities include

• Undertaking observations and assessments in both school and home settings, producing clear and informative reports for a range of audiences
• Delivering training on Complex Communication Needs and associated areas
• Promoting inclusion and improving outcomes through collaborative, multi-agency approaches
• Managing casework efficiently, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring effective communication
• Designing and delivering professional development and contributing to ongoing team improvement initiatives
• Keeping up to date with evidence-based practice in autism education and intervention
• Ensuring adherence to performance targets, safeguarding procedures, and data protection regulations
• Supporting income generation and contributing to the financial sustainability of the service

This is a peripatetic role, requiring travel across Worcestershire. Flexible working arrangements are available, with some aspects of the role suitable for home-based work.