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Ankura Consulting Group, LLC; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in London is seeking a Senior Practice Assistant to support clinicians in delivering a postgraduate programme for trainees working with autistic children. This part-time role requires expertise in mental health qualifications and extensive clinical experience. Key responsibilities include developing workshops, marking assignments, and providing personal tutoring. A flexible hybrid setup is offered, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Extensive clinical experience with autistic children and families.
• Significant experience in providing specific clinical supervision.
• Experience in delivering clinical training or university-level teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and develop skills-based workshops for the Pg Dip programme.
• Mark assignments and ensure fair assessment in calibration workshops.
• Facilitate small Practice Tutor Groups for trainee development.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Organisational skills

Inclusivity

Education

Core mental health qualification

Specialist training in ASC/LD therapies

Job description

Overview

This role supports the delivery, supervision and academic quality of a specialist postgraduate programme that trains clinicians to work with autistic children, young people and those with learning disabilities. The position is part of a high‑profile NHS England‑funded training programme delivered with UCL, providing protected time for academic work, meaningful contact with trainees, and a flexible hybrid set‑up that balances in‑person teaching with remote preparation and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and developing teaching, particularly skills‑based workshops, across the Pg Dip programme
• Marking assignments and taking part in calibration workshops to ensure fair, consistent assessment
• Facilitating small Practice Tutor Groups, supporting trainees’ clinical skill development and monitoring their progress
• Providing personal tutoring, responding to trainee queries and supporting an inclusive, positive trainee experience
• Contributing to programme operations, attending team meetings and maintaining high standards in safeguarding, EDI and professional practice

Qualifications

• Recognised core mental health qualification plus specialist training in ASC/LD evidence‑based therapies for children and young people
• Extensive clinical experience with autistic children, young people, parents and families, including work within CYPMH or wellbeing services
• Significant experience providing ASC/LD‑specific clinical supervision and managing or overseeing practitioners
• Knowledge and experience of delivering clinical training or university‑level teaching
• Strong organisational skills, the ability to work flexibly, manage deadlines, and create an inclusive, reflective learning environment

Key Details

• Hours: Part‑time (7 hours per week). Typically Mondays during term time, though flexibility may be required to meet peak academic cycle demands.
• Salary and role purpose: The Senior Practice Assistant will demonstrate secretarial and administrative competencies to the highest level, providing first‑class administrative support to senior clinical staff.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer, whereby equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our recruitment practices. All candidates who meet the job criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, or any other protected characteristic.