Autism Practitioner (Chislehurst)

Outcomes First Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider is seeking a Teaching Assistant/Autism Practitioner to support the learning and development of students with Autism. This role involves collaborating with teachers, implementing supportive strategies, and helping create a nurturing educational environment. The ideal candidate will have GCSEs in English and Maths and be passionate about making a positive impact. Benefits include a 4-Day Working Week and comprehensive support packages.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Health checks

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting pupils with Autism and additional needs.
• Ability to assist in implementing educational policies effectively.
• Experience in creating supportive learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Support class teachers in delivering education.
• Provide individual and group support to students.
• Ensure a stimulating, ASD-friendly classroom environment.

Skills

Supporting students with Autism

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Calmness in stressful environments

Adaptability

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Job description

Overview

As an Teaching Assistant/Autism Practitioner, you will play a vital role in supporting our pupils' learning, development, and wellbeing. You will work closely with class teachers and the multidisciplinary team to ensure that each student receives high-quality, personalised support tailored to their needs.

Responsibilities

• Support class teachers or tutors to deliver high-quality education for all students.
• Assist in implementing all relevant education policies and procedures fully and effectively.
• Provide individual and group support to students, helping them access the curriculum as independently as possible.
• Promote the physical, educational, and moral development of students in line with company policies.
• Ensure efficient use, storage, and maintenance of classroom equipment and resources.
• Organise the classroom environment, including resources, student groupings, and displays, to create a stimulating, ASD-friendly learning space.
• Collaborate with teachers to write, update, implement, and evaluate individual student documentation, including Behaviour Support Profiles (BSP), Individual Risk Assessments, Individual Education Plans, Communication Profiles, and Pastoral Support Plans.
• Passionate about supporting pupils with Autism and additional needs.
• Calm, resilient, and adaptable in a busy classroom environment.
• Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.
• Motivated to make a positive impact on students’ lives.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to DBS checks.

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance and are trialing a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW), where you may work one day less each week (or equivalent hours) while still receiving full-time pay. Many of our schools have already implemented 4DWW and others are preparing to roll it out as staffing levels allow. Consider joining #teamOFG.

Baston House is an independent day specialist provider of education and care for young people and adults aged 5 to 19 years who have been diagnosed with Autism (ASC). Baston House School supports learning and wellbeing through a strong sense of community cohesion, developing social understanding, well-being, academic achievement, and independence in a safe, inclusive environment.

Options Autism has provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties for over 16 years. As part of Outcomes First Group, we lead the sector in delivering new approaches with measurable outcomes. In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a Great Place to Work for the fifth year running.

Benefits

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 your contributions
• Your Wellbeing Matters: access to mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefits platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

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