Autism Practitioner

Baston House School; Bromley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider in Bromley is seeking an educational support worker to assist teachers and students with autism spectrum disorders. Responsibilities include implementing educational policies, providing individual support to students, and maintaining classroom resources. Candidates should have GCSE English and Maths. Attractive benefits include life assurance, a pension scheme, and mental health support services.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths are required.

Responsibilities

• Support class teacher to implement relevant education policies.
• Provide support to students for independent curriculum access.
• Promote physical, educational, and moral development.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of equipment and resources.
• Assist in organizing a stimulating learning environment.
• Help in documentation related to individual student plans.

Job description

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To provide high-quality education support services to Service Users in accordance with company policies, procedures, practices, and standards set by the Regulatory Body.

Responsibilities

1. Support the class teacher and/or tutor to ensure that all relevant education policies and procedures are implemented in full.
2. Provide relevant and appropriate support to students, on an individual or group basis, to enable them to access the curriculum as independently as possible.
3. Promote, in line with company policies, the physical, educational, and moral development of students.
4. Ensure that equipment and resources are used, stored, and maintained efficiently, reporting any maintenance issues to the appropriate staff.
5. Support the class teacher and/or tutor in organizing the classroom, resources, student groupings, and displays to create a stimulating learning environment suitable for students with autism spectrum disorder.
6. Assist the teacher/tutor in writing, updating, implementing, and evaluating documentation related to the individual student, including Behaviour Support Profile (BSP), Individual Risk Assessment, Individual Education Plan, Communication Profile, and Pastoral Support Plan as required and appropriate.

Qualifications Required

• GCSE English and Maths

About The School

Baston House is an independent day specialist provider of education and care for young people and adults aged 5 to 19 years diagnosed with Autism (ASC).

We ensure that our school environment supports learning and promotes the well-being of pupils and staff through a strong sense of community cohesion. Our focus is on creating a community that develops social understanding, improves well-being, enhances academic achievement, and fosters independence. We are committed to providing a safe school where pupils are included in all aspects of school life.

For over 16 years, Options Autism has provided care and education to pupils, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we lead the sector in innovative approaches that deliver measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are proud to be certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year in 2024.

Why join Options Autism?

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll receive an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Access to mental health support services and physical health checks through “Your Wellbeing Matters”

Additionally, through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, you can choose benefits that suit you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We focus on making a positive impact on the lives of pupils and vulnerable young adults, ensuring your role contributes meaningfully to their well-being and development.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will undergo social media checks, and successful candidates will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, providing more personal time. This 4DWW arrangement is subject to successful probation completion and is not a contractual benefit.