Specialist Teacher – Complex Communication and Interaction Kirklees Specialist Outreach

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 neurodivergent children and young people with CCI needs in Kirklees, through the provision of an extensive outreach and training offer to all our mainstream schools.

The Team

The CCI specialist outreach team is a small, friendly, and supportive team which sits within the larger team of Kirklees Specialist Outreach Services. We are dedicated to improving outcomes for neurodivergent children and young people with CCI needs across Kirklees. We are committed to the vision, mission and values of the Neuroinclusive Education Network (formerly Autism Education Trust).

The children and young people we support are at the heart of our work. We work collaboratively as a team, with school staff, young people, families and with other professionals, such as educational psychologists, speech therapists and council colleagues. We provide guidance and model best practice for school teams to enhance support of the children in their care to help them thrive.

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 and a commitment to CPD.

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 and across the LA 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.”

What we offer

• An inclusive team based on open communication, mutual respect, and a collective commitment to the principles of good autism practice and neuroinclusive education
• 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: Thursday 14th May 2026

Interview dates: Monday 18th May & Tuesday 19th May 2026