Communication & Interaction Inclusion Lead

Childwall Sports & Science Academy, Liverpool, Merseyside, L15 6XZ

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  01 September 2026

• Closing date

  21 June 2026 at 5pm

• Date listed

  4 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £47,181.00 - £49,282.00 Annually (Actual) NJC SCP 36 - 38. Pro Rata Salary £40,943 - £42,766

Communication & Interaction Inclusion Lead job summary

Childwall Sports & Science Academy is seeking an experienced and passionate Communication & Interaction Inclusion Lead to drive high-quality SEND provision across our school/Trust.

This is a pivotal role, leading support for pupils with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). You will work directly with students, support staff development, and strengthen inclusive practice to ensure all learners can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted, evidence-based interventions to support pupils with communication and interaction needs
• Provide expert advice, assessment, and person-centred planning across schools
• Train, coach and develop staff to improve inclusive classroom practice
• Work collaboratively with SENDCos, senior leaders and external professionals
• Build strong partnerships with families and multi-agency teams
• Monitor impact, maintain high-quality records, and contribute to EHCP processes
• Support Trust-wide SEND strategy and continuous improvement initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people with ASC and SLCN in education settings
• Strong ability to assess needs and deliver personalised interventions
• Proven experience of training or coaching staff
• Excellent communication, organisation, and relationship-building skills
• Knowledge of SEND frameworks and inclusive practice
• Commitment to improving outcomes for all learners

Relevant qualifications in SEND, autism, speech and language, or related fields are desirable.

Why Join Us?

At Lydiate Learning Trust, we are committed to engaging, enabling and empowering both staff and students. You will benefit from:

• High-quality professional development and career progression
• A supportive and collaborative working culture
• Wellbeing support and employee assistance programme
• Generous pension scheme and family-friendly policies
• Access to coaching, mentoring and Trust-wide networks

Apply Now

If you are an ambitious SEND professional ready to make a real difference across a thriving Trust, we would love to hear from you.

Safeguarding Statement

Lydiate Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and rigorous pre-employment screening.

Right to Work

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as the Trust does not hold a Skilled Worker sponsor licence.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Childwall Sports & Science Academy

• School type: Academies, None, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1048 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Childwall Sports & Science Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/childwall-sports-science-academy

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