London Borough of Hackney
Specialist Teacher – Integrated SEND Service, Children and Education
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Specialist Teacher (Integrated SEND Service, Children and Education) – Three Year Fixed Term Contract / Secondment Opportunity
About the Role
A three-year fixed-term contract / secondment opportunity awaits a creative and passionate teacher, experienced in inclusive practice, to bring expertise to Hackney Education’s Integrated SEND Service. This role is key to shaping the future of inclusion for children and young people in Hackney, aligning with our mission to make Hackney a leading forward-thinking education provider in the UK.
Our ambition? To improve the life chances of every child, ensuring they grow, learn, develop, and achieve while fostering environments that foster belonging and inclusion for all, regardless of special educational needs or disability. As part of the 2026 SEND Reform, we are seeking five Specialist Teachers to work collaboratively with families, schools, and multi-agency teams to support diverse pupil populations through neuroaffirmative, evidence-based teaching approaches.
Responsibilities
The Specialist Teacher will:
- Partner with families, schools, and external agencies to identify and support additional learning needs across primary, secondary, and Post-16 settings.
- Model high-quality teaching practices, including planning, individualised interventions, and small-group support.
- Build educational capacity in settings through professional development, training, and consulting (using the Assess, Plan, Do, Review cycle).
- Monitor and evaluate intervention success using data-driven approaches to ensure evidence-based impact assessment.
- Stay current with SEND policy changes, including the 2026 SEND Reforms, SENCo responsibilities, and Ofsted/EHCP compliance.
- Champion inclusivity, neurodiversity awareness, and attainment for all with unwavering commitment.
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Requirements
To thrive in this role, candidates must have:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- A specialist qualification, such as:
- NASENCO (National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination).
- NPQSENCO (National Professional Qualification for SENCo).
- A Postgraduate Diploma or Master’s in SEND/Inclusion.
- Proven experience in mainstream or special education settings, demonstrating:
- Delivering effective, differentiated interventions for pupils with diverse needs.
- Collaborating with parents, carers, and external professionals (e.g., SENCOs, EHCP coordinators, occupational therapists).
- A strong understanding of:
- Current SEND legislation (Children & Families Act 2014, SEND Status Code, 2026 reforms).
- The National Curriculum, identifying adaptations for SEND.
- Commitment to continuous professional development, including staying current with best practices in inclusion and SEND reform.
- Experience providing training or consultation to support teaching staff’s SEND knowledge.
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Skills & Attributes
- Neuroaffirmative mindset: Emphasises strengths-based approaches over deficit-driven labels.
- Empathy and emotional intelligence for working alongside pupils and families.
- Adaptability to support varying levels of need across diverse contexts.
- Analytical skills: Interpret children’s data, behavioural observations, and progress indicators.
- Leadership: Mentors colleagues while modelling inclusivity.
Application & Equity
- Closing Date: 5 July 2026 (22:59).
- Interviews: Week commencing 13 July 2026.
- Hackney Council commit[s] to safeguarding and diversity, including flexible working arrangements.
For inclusive recruitment, we actively encourage applications from:
- Disabled people.
- Black, Asian, and ethnic minority candidates.
- Those experiencing socioeconomic barriers.
DBS Check Requirement
- This post is not eligible for rehabilitation under the 1974 Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, so an enhanced DBS check is mandated.
Note: For queries, contact Lydia Scaletti, Specialist Area Lead at: lydia.scaletti@hackney.gov.uk.
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