Casual SEND Specialist Outreach Teacher

Job Summary

Calderdale’s SEND & Inclusion Team are part of the Borough’s Children and Young People’s Services and have a strong commitment to ensuring educational inclusion and best outcomes for every child / young person. An opportunity has arisen to join Calderdale’s Specialist Inclusion Team on a casual basis. The team supports Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities to access education within their mainstream setting, and to live full and aspirational lives.

We are looking for qualified teachers with extensive SEND experience to join one or more of our teams on a casual basis. Roles include stepping in and out of casework as needed to support service capacity. Successful candidates must demonstrate a sound understanding of their area of specialism and deliver appropriate advice and support to schools/colleges to facilitate the effective delivery of Universal, Targeted and Specialist strategies within the Graduated Approach.

Candidates must be able to work across all age phases, except for those applying to the EY/Portage team. They will develop professional relationships with children and young people, their families and multi‑agency professionals, working collaboratively towards agreed outcomes.

The teams considered include:

• Autism
• HI
• VI & MSI
• EY/Portage outreach

Qualified teachers with extensive SEND experience, capable of working across Primary, Secondary and Post 16 phases. Knowledge of Universal, Targeted and Specialist strategies, and the Graduated Approach.

Read the attached role profile. Contact specialis to arrange a discussion with the team leader.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

Closing Date:
Sunday 22nd February 2026
Interview Date:
Monday 16th March 2026
We may utilise digital interview methods.

We welcome applications from all and offer flexible working / job share opportunities. Calderdale Council embraces the benefits of a diverse workforce and encourages applications from communities that are currently under‑represented. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

As part of our Vision () we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community.