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Communication and Interaction Practitioner

Ignite Learning Partnership · Wolverhampton · Wolverhampton

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About this Role

Are you passionate about transforming outcomes for children and young people with communication and interaction needs?

Ignite Learning Partnership is seeking to appoint a passionate Communication and Interaction Specialist to join our growing Inclusion Team. This is an exciting new role with the opportunity to shape and develop high-quality provision for learners across our family of schools.

Working under the direction of the Director of SEND and Inclusion, you will provide specialist expertise, guidance and support to school leaders, SENDCOs and staff to ensure that children with communication and interaction needs receive the very best educational experience.

This is a unique opportunity to:

  • Influence Trust-wide practice and provision.
  • Develop innovative approaches to support communication and interaction needs.
  • Build the capacity of school staff through coaching, training and modelling best practice.
  • Work collaboratively with leaders, families and external agencies to improve outcomes for pupils.
  • Contribute to the strategic development of inclusion across the Trust.

We are looking for a highly skilled and enthusiastic professional with experience of supporting children with communication and interaction needs, a strong understanding of inclusive practice, and a commitment to ensuring every child thrives.

Join us and help shape the future of inclusive education across Ignite Learning Partnership.

If you are passionate about removing barriers to learning, promoting emotional wellbeing and making a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and help shape the future of inclusive education across Ignite Learning Partnership.

If you would like any further information about the post, please contact Mrs Horton, Director of Inclusion and SEND.

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

Further information relating to our Trust, including our policies can be found on our website: www.ignitelp.co.uk

We reserve the right to close the vacancy if sufficient applications are recieved.

Our Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) clearance is required for this role.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

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Salary
£23,497.00 - £27,460.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 5, points 12 to 16
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
23 October 2026
Closing date
20 November 2026

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