SEND Specialist Outreach Worker
Service Care Solutions
Location: Halifax (Hybrid working – central Halifax base)
Contract: Initial 3 months (with potential extension)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Pay: £110 per day (Umbrella)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled SEND Specialist Outreach Worker with a strong Cognition & Learning (C&L) specialism to support children and young people (CYP) with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across Calderdale.
This role is focused on delivering high-quality targeted interventions, building capacity in schools, and improving outcomes for learners with complex learning needs such as:
- Dyslexia
- Working memory difficulties
- Processing and cognitive delay needs
- Other cognition and learning barriers
Key Responsibilities
- Provide ongoing outreach support to schools for CYP with SEND (with a focus on C&L needs)
- Deliver, model, and evaluate targeted interventions for individuals and small groups
- Support schools in implementing and reviewing graduated SEND support cycles (Assess, Plan, Do, Review)
- Work directly with CYP and families to co-produce effective strategies
- Undertake specialist assessments within your area of expertise
- Provide training, advice, and practical support to school staff
- Troubleshoot barriers to learning and support schools in resolving SEND-related challenges
- Contribute to Education, Health and Care (EHC) assessments and reviews
- Maintain accurate records, reports, and casework information
- Signpost families and schools to relevant support services
- Contribute to borough-wide SEND strategy and service development
- Support continuous professional development across schools and settings
Essential:
- Relevant qualification in SEND or related field
- Level 3 qualification or equivalent (e.g. A Levels, NVQ Level 3, Advanced Apprenticeship)
- Strong specialism in Cognition & Learning (C&L)
- Experience delivering interventions for CYP with SEND
- Knowledge of dyslexia, working memory, and cognitive processing difficulties
- Understanding of SEND legislation (Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice 2015, Equality Act 2010)
- Experience working in educational settings (school, early years, or similar)
- Ability to work directly with CYP and families
- Strong communication, organisation, and record-keeping skills
- Ability to work independently and manage a caseload
Safeguarding This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List clearance.
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