Specialist Teacher- Cognition & Learning

At Calderdale Council, we are committed to ensuring that children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) can thrive in their local schools and communities. We are looking for an exceptional Specialist Officer Cognition & Learning to join our SEND & Inclusion Service and play a key role in strengthening inclusive practice across the borough.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher with specialist expertise in cognition and learning to influence practice beyond a single school, working directly with educational settings, children and young people, families and professionals to improve outcomes and build capacity across Calderdale.

You will combine specialist assessment, teaching, coaching and leadership to ensure children and young people with SEND receive the right support, at the right time and in the right way.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Company:
Calderdale Council Salary: MPS/UPS SEN2

Hours:

Full-time

Location:

Halifax Working pattern:
Hybrid - 2 days remote Job type:
Permanent Posting date: 26 Oct 2026 Closing date: 8 Nov 2026

Help shape outstanding SEND practice across Calderdale

At Calderdale Council, we are committed to ensuring that children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) can thrive in their local schools and communities. We are looking for an exceptional Specialist Officer Cognition & Learning to join our SEND & Inclusion Service and play a key role in strengthening inclusive practice across the borough.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher with specialist expertise in cognition and learning to influence practice beyond a single school, working directly with educational settings, children and young people, families and professionals to improve outcomes and build capacity across Calderdale.

You will combine specialist assessment, teaching, coaching and leadership to ensure children and young people with SEND receive the right support, at the right time and in the right way.

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.