Job Description

Description
Autism Education Project Lead
Contract Type: Secondment until July 2026
Salary Band: Teacher Pay Scale
Location: Wrexham Local Authority - Inclusion and ALN Service
About the Role
Wrexham Local Authority is seeking a passionate and experienced professional to lead the development and rollout of the AET Schools Standards Framework for Wales. This is a unique opportunity to drive meaningful change for autistic children and young people by shaping inclusive practice across educational settings.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the AET Schools Standards Framework across Wrexham schools
• Deliver high-quality professional development and coaching to educators and support staff
• Collaborate with school leadership teams to identify best practice, co-create action plans, and monitor progress
• Develop and embed an Autism Champion model to build capacity in mainstream settings
• Work strategically with specialist resource provisions to further upskill teams
• Facilitate multi-disciplinary working across education, health, and social care professionals
• Engage stakeholders to ensure alignment and sustainability of inclusive practices
• Evaluate project outcomes and evidence improvements in provision and learner experience.

Collaborative Practice
This role requires a strong commitment to collaborative working. You will:

• Build trusted relationships with school leaders, ALN coordinators, and wider teams
• Facilitate joint planning and review processes to support whole-school development
• Champion coaching approaches that empower staff and foster reflective practice
• Act as a bridge between schools and external agencies to ensure holistic support for learners.

About You
You'll bring deep expertise in autism education, strategic insight, and a passion for inclusive learning. You'll be a confident facilitator, skilled in coaching and capable of leading change across diverse teams.
Essential Skills & Experience:

• Extensive experience supporting autistic learners in educational settings
• Proven ability to deliver impactful professional development and coaching
• Strong understanding of multi-agency working and stakeholder engagement
• Experience working with school leadership to drive strategic improvement
• Ability to identify best practice and co-develop action plans with measurable outcomes
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills

For further information please contact:
Lisa Duncalf - lisaduncalf@wrexham.org.uk
The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.
The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Skills Required