Post Ref: CC732 Please note: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance. 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 Specialist Inclusion Team support 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. This will mean stepping in and out of casework as and when needed to support service capacity. We can currently consider applications into our Autism, HI, VI & MSI and EY/Portage outreach teams. Teams each deliver outreach advice and support to schools/colleges to meet the needs of Children and Young People with SEND across Primary, Secondary and Post 16 phases. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of their area of specialism and draw upon their prior knowledge and experience of working with CYP with SEND, to deliver appropriate advice and support to schools/colleges to facilitate the effective delivery of Universal, Targeted and Specialist strategies within the Graduated Approach. Please note that successful candidates must have the capacity to work across all age phases, with the exception of those applying to the EY/Portage team. The successful candidate(s) will demonstrate a strong commitment to developing professional relationships with children and young people with a diverse range of needs, their families and multi-agency professionals, working collaboratively towards agreed outcomes. For additional information please read the attached role profile and then contact specialistinclusion@calderdale.gov.uk to arrange a further 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 that are 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. As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities. On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change. Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel. For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .