Specialist Teacher - Communication and Interaction

Summary:

Specialist Teacher - Communication and Interaction Needs (KS3 and 4) – Join a forward-thinking school.

About the School:

A school committed to inclusion and meaningful integration, providing tailored support to ensure every student can flourish. It fosters a supportive community that values collaboration, diversity, and student success.

The Opportunity:

As a Specialist Teacher – Communication and Interaction Needs (KS3 and 4), you will lead a small cohort of students with communication and interaction needs, delivering adapted learning that supports self-regulation and inclusion. This role offers the chance to shape a specialist integration unit that blends specialist teaching with meaningful inclusion in a progressive, supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver adapted learning plans tailored to individual student needs.
• Support students in both the specialist unit and mainstream lessons, ensuring successful engagement.
• Collaborate with families, therapists, and specialist colleagues to provide a coherent support framework.
• Work flexibly across the integrated base and wider school environment.
• Monitor and assess student progress, adjusting strategies to meet individual goals.
• Promote social, emotional, and academic development through targeted interventions.
• Ensure a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment for all students.
• Contribute to curriculum development and professional practice within the school and trust.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Qualified teacher with experience in communication and interaction needs, including autism and associated learning profiles.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver individualised learning strategies.
• Strong understanding of inclusion and specialist teaching practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience working with students with complex needs and their families.

Preferred

• Experience with Teaching English as a Second Language or other specialist communication support.
• Knowledge of evidence-informed teaching methods and research-based practice.
• Experience in a multi-academy trust or similar educational setting.
• Leadership or team management experience within a specialist provision.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary with SEN allowance.
• Excellent career development opportunities across a large multi-academy trust.
• Access to high-quality training and research opportunities.