Autism Advisory Teacher: Train, Guide & Support Schools

National Instruments; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Scale Allowance

Job summary

The Education Authority is seeking an Autism Advisory Teacher to deliver training, to offer advice and support to school staff and parents/carers, and to work directly with autistic children and young people at various educational stages. The role includes liaising with EA Officers and other agencies to coordinate support.

Responsibilities cover developing individualised learning programmes, delivering training, monitoring pupil progress, and promoting parental involvement within mainstream and

Qualifications

• Be a qualified teacher recognised to teach in grant-aided schools.
• Minimum three years’ direct teaching experience with autistic pupils.
• Experience collaborating with professionals to support children with SEN.
• Ability to develop and deliver evidence-based interventions in schools.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support school staff, preschool and educational settings for autistic pupils.
• Devise and implement individualised learning programmes.
• Provide direct pupil support and monitor progress with regular reports.
• Develop and deliver autistic-specific training programmes for staff and parents.
• Promote parental involvement and liaise with families and schools as needed.
• Write educational advice under the Education Authority framework.
• Liaise with other agencies to coordinate assessment and support.
• Engage in CPD to keep up with current autism education approaches.

Skills

Autism education experience

Collaborative working with staff

Training delivery / CPD

Education

Qualified teacher status (NI)

Job description

The Education Authority is seeking an Autism Advisory Teacher to deliver training, to offer advice and support to school staff and parents/carers, and to work directly with autistic children and young people at various educational stages. The role includes liaising with EA Officers and other agencies to coordinate support.

Responsibilities cover developing individualised learning programmes, delivering training, monitoring pupil progress, and promoting parental involvement within mainstream and