Educational Consultant, SEND Consultant, Autism Consultant, Specialist Teacher, SEND/ASC Provision Lead, Inclusion Lead, Outreach Teacher, Alternative Provision or PRU Teacher, Hospital Education Teacher, Creative Arts Consultant, Performing Arts or Music Technology Teacher, Curriculum Consultant,

Diego Poupin
@diegopoupin
Educational & Autism Consultant | SEND Specialist | Digital Creative Director | Music, Content & AI
What I'm looking for
I’m a multidisciplinary creative professional, educational consultant, SEND and autism specialist, musician, educator and creative director with more than 20 years of experience across the UK and Chile. My background spans education, SEND and autism consultancy, music production, songwriting, performance, theatre, filmmaking, branding, digital content and project development. I combine creative thinking with practical delivery, helping schools, educators, artists, organisations, families and small businesses turn ideas into professional, engaging projects. A major part of my work is in education, SEND and autism, with extensive experience teaching and leading provision for autistic children and young people, pupils with severe and complex learning needs, and learners requiring personalised approaches to communication, regulation and curriculum access. I support schools and organisations with autism-informed practice, SEND provision development, inclusive curriculum planning, staff training, communication strategies, AAC, visual systems, sensory-aware environments, regulation approaches and accessible learning resources. My experience includes developing specialist classrooms and provisions, supporting multidisciplinary working and behaviour-as-communication approaches. Alongside education, I am a recording artist, songwriter and creative professional with experience developing music releases from concept to launch, including artist branding, release campaigns, EPKs, social media assets, music videos and visual concepts. My services include educational, autism and SEND consultancy, specialist provision and curriculum development, autism-informed classroom design, staff training, AAC and communication resources, sensory and emotional regulation strategies, inclusive educational resources, Creative Arts and Performing Arts consultancy, creative direction, brand development, artist bios, EPKs, press materials, social media content, reels, promotional campaigns, music release strategy, digital assets, copywriting, editing, CVs, professional profiles, presentations, pitch decks, proposals, children’s books, social stories, educational content, AI-assisted creative workflows, website copy, storyboards, visual concepts, songwriting, lyrics and music consultancy. I particularly enjoy projects that sit at the intersection of creativity, communication, education and inclusion, taking complex ideas and turning them into clear, accessible and visually engaging content. Whether you are a school developing an autism provision, an organisation improving its SEND practice, an artist launching a project or a business developing its digital identity, I can help take the work from concept to polished final product. I work in both English and Spanish and bring a collaborative, person-centred and highly creative approach to every project.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Arts Lead
Heron Academy
Sep 2025 - Jul 2026 (10 months)
Established and led Arts provision in a specialist SEND setting for pupils with PMLD and SLD. Led a team of Learning Support Assistants, introduced the Young People's Arts Award, and developed a two-year inclusive Arts curriculum.
Assistant Headteacher – Personal Development
Bright Minds Creative Academy
Dec 2024 - Jun 2025 (6 months)
Led Personal Development, Careers and pastoral provision. Designed a whole-school tutor programme and strengthened employer partnerships and enrichment opportunities.
Teaching and Learning Lead / Performing Arts Subject Leader
Francis Barber Pupil Referral Unit
Apr 2016 - Oct 2024 (8 years 6 months)
Led Teaching and Learning across the school, developed the creative curriculum and Google Workspace, and served as Autism Lead Practitioner. Improved pupil engagement, attendance and post-16 outcomes.
Head of Drama
Edenham High School
May 2006 - May 2016 (10 years)
Led the Drama department at Edenham High School.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
London South Bank University
Postgraduate Certificate, Autism Spectrum Condition
2018 - 2019
Postgraduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Condition from London South Bank University, from September 2018 to September 2019.
Teacher Training Agency
Qualified Teacher Status, Education
2009 - 2009
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) from the Teacher Training Agency, London, in 2009.
Universidad Finis Terrae
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Secondary Education
2007 - 2008
BA (Hons) Secondary Education from Universidad Finis Terrae, Santiago, Chile, from 2007 to 2008.
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
Master of Arts, Performance Practices and Research
2004 - 2005
MA in Performance Practices and Research from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, London, from 2004 to 2005.
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Postgraduate Diploma, Theatre Pedagogy
2002 - 2002
Postgraduate Diploma in Theatre Pedagogy from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, from March to August 2002.
Escuela de Teatro UFT
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Acting
1998 - 2001
BA (Hons) Acting from Escuela de Teatro UFT, from 1998 to 2001.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
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