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Organisation
Kirklees
Directorate
Children & Families
Service Area
Learning & Early Support
Hours
32.5
Number of Jobs
1
Location(s)
Across Kirklees
Position type
Permanent
Grade
Teacher - MPS/UPS and up to 2 SEN points
Salary
Teacher Pay & Conditions
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher to join the well-established Complex Communication and Interaction Specialist Outreach team and further their career in SEND. We are looking for an exceptional individual to join us in developing and delivering the very best educational support to secondary-aged neurodivergent children and young people in Kirklees with CCI needs, through the provision of an extensive outreach and training offer to all our mainstream schools.

WHAT WE OFFER

• An inclusive team based on open communication, mutual respect, and a collective commitment to the principles of good autism practice
• A friendly and supportive environment
• Ongoing training and specialist knowledge development
• Discounts with local and national retailers
• A wide range of well-being initiatives
• Teachers’ Pay and Conditions including Pension
  If you have any questions about the CCI Specialist Teacher role please contact Sherrie Simpson (Strand Lead - CCI) on 01484 225788 or email specialist.provisions@kirklees.gov.uk
  Shortlisting date: Wednesday 24th September 2025
  Interview dates: Friday 26th & Monday 29th September 2025
  Sherrie Simpson is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.
  This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
  We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: jobs@kirklees.gov.uk or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
  Closing date
  21 September 2025, 11:55 PM

THE ROLE

The successful candidate will:

• Have substantial experience and a proven track record of working successfully with neurodivergent children and young people with CCI needs in either mainstream or special schools.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of people.
• Be child centred.
• Be passionate about promoting inclusion and supporting teaching and support staff across mainstream schools in Kirklees to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people with CCI needs.
• Have experience of assessment, planning and implementation of successful teaching and learning support for children and young people with CCI needs.
• Have a strong focus on securing learning outcomes that are meaningful to the child/young person and contribute to improving wider outcomes.
• Be able to build strong working relationships with mainstream school colleagues, develop strong links with outside agencies and work in partnership with parents and carers.
• Be a reflective practitioner and have high expectations of themselves and others.
• Be flexible, adaptable and a strong team player.
• Be resilient, self-motivated and solution focused.
• Have the ability to manage difficult conversations and meetings.
• Be committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people.
• Have additional qualifications in supporting children and young people with CCI needs or a willingness to undertake further specialist qualifications.

For a full list of the role requirements please see the attached Job Profile.
Our main office is in Batley Town Hall, and we frequently use other offices in Huddersfield for meetings. As you will support schools across Kirklees, travel is an essential part of this job and a full driver’s licence and access to a car are essential to this post.

WHAT THE TEAM SAY ABOUT THE ROLE

“We are passionate about our work and love to ignite that same passion in others, sharing knowledge and modelling strategies. The pupils we work with are a pleasure and a joy to be around and teach us so much!”
“I love my job; each day is different! Each child is unique and individual… We use a holistic approach which means that we value working with the families, staff and outside agencies – together we aim to make school a positive place to thrive for our children….”
“I would say that that the applicant needs to thrive on working in a range of varied and sometimes challenging environments and enjoy meeting new people. They need be driven by a need to make a difference for young people with complex needs.”