Autism Outreach Practitioner - Term-Time, Part-Time

ESPO Trading Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council's Autism Outreach Team is seeking a specialist practitioner to work with schools to improve outcomes for autistic pupils across Key Stages 1-5. You will provide casework support, coaching, and resources under supervision to enable inclusive teaching and curriculum access.

The role requires an NVQ3+ in SEND, substantial autism experience, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage a caseload while aligning with safeguarding policies.

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 level qualification or equivalent in a study related to the role, with evidence of further training and development in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
• Substantial experience of working directly with pupils with a diagnosis of Autism or communication and interaction needs, including knowledge of effective teaching and learning approaches and resources to support the attainment and inclusion of autistic pupils
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate positively to children, young people, parents and other professionals and establish effective working relationships with colleagues, educational settings and partner agencies
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively, prioritise work and demonstrate effective time management, using own initiative to plan and work in an organised manner
• Significant experience of working appropriately in accordance with relevant statutory and local policies and procedures for SEND and the ability to carry out all duties in line with LCC Safeguarding policies and procedures and fulfil relevant safeguarding competencies
• Ability to actively demonstrate the values of the authority: Positivity; Trust and respect; Flexibility; Openness and Transparency
• Must be able to perform all duties and tasks with reasonable adjustment, where appropriate, in accordance with the provisions of the Equality Act 2010. This will include requirements to work flexibly around holiday periods in line with the service requirements and access to a vehicle with the ability to travel to temporary bases such as schools, touch-down bases etc

Responsibilities

• Provide casework support to schools to implement teaching strategies for autistic pupils.
• Coach and model best practice, share resources, and contribute to APDR cycle.
• Maintain records and contribute to EHC plans and annual reviews as appropriate.
• Engage in professional development to create resources that improve curriculum access.

Skills

NVQ 3 level qualification

Experience with autism

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Safeguarding knowledge

Flexible working

Education

NVQ 3 level qualification

Job description

Leicestershire County Council's Autism Outreach Team is seeking a specialist practitioner to work with schools to improve outcomes for autistic pupils across Key Stages 1-5. You will provide casework support, coaching, and resources under supervision to enable inclusive teaching and curriculum access.

The role requires an NVQ3+ in SEND, substantial autism experience, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage a caseload while aligning with safeguarding policies.