Specialist Learning Support Practitioner (Autism)

York College; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A large regional college in York is seeking a Specialist Learning Support Practitioner to support students with autism. The role involves providing tailored one-to-one and group support, developing individualised support plans, and delivering autism awareness training to staff. A qualification in autism or commitment to obtaining one is essential. The position offers a salary of £25,417 to £26,176 per annum plus generous benefits including an occupational pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous Occupational Pension Scheme

Free gym membership at the Athletic Suite

Vibrant working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in implementing personalised support strategies.
• Ability to aid teaching colleagues in adopting inclusive practices.
• Willingness to learn and develop autism-related qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored one-to-one and group support for students with Autism.
• Develop and implement individualised support plans.
• Deliver autism awareness training to staff.
• Create autism-friendly resources.
• Foster resilience and emotional regulation in students.

Skills

Experience working with students with autism

Strong communication skills

Behaviour management

Empathy

Commitment to inclusion and diversity

Education

Recognised qualification in autism or willingness to obtain

Job description

Role

Specialist Learning Support Practitioner (Autism)

Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only for 40 weeks per year

Salary: £25,417 to £26,176 per annum. Plus generous benefits including a Generous Occupational Pension Scheme

About the role

Are you passionate about supporting students with autism to thrive in education? We are seeking a dedicated Specialist Learning Support Practitioner to provide tailored one-to-one and group support for students with Autism. You will work closely with students, teaching staff, and external professionals to create inclusive learning environments that promote independence, well-being, and academic success.

This role involves developing and implementing individualised support plans, delivering autism awareness training to staff, and contributing to the creation of autism-friendly resources. You’ll play a key role in fostering resilience and emotional regulation in students, helping them to engage confidently with their studies and peers.

About the person

You will have experience working with students with autism in educational settings and be confident in implementing personalised support strategies and aiding teaching colleagues to adopt inclusive practices. A recognised qualification in autism or a willingness to work towards one is essential. You’ll bring strong communication and behaviour management skills, empathy, and a commitment to inclusion and diversity.

About the College

We are a large, regional college serving a population across York and North Yorkshire of more than one million people. Each year, we have approximately 4,000 school leavers, 1,000 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us.

Our wide range of education options span entry level programmes through to degrees, higher technical qualifications, and accredited professional courses to courses for professional development. Our apprenticeships can be studied from level 2 to level 5 across a range of different career pathways. We are the largest provider of A-Level and vocational programmes for school leavers in the region; we offer nearly 35 A-Level subjects and over 80 vocational courses, including a wide range of T-Level pathways.

We are proud to be part of a consortium of colleges and employers developing the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology (IoT), designed to increase higher level technical skills for employers.

With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be a fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym.

Please visit our website: yorkcollege.ac.uk

Want to know more?

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ruth Baxter, Deputy Head of Additional Learning Support. Email: [e-mail]

Important Notices

Please see attached document for important notices. We do not accept CV applications. If you are viewing this vacancy through any job board please go to our website yorkcollege.ac.uk/job-vacancies and apply using our application form.

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Closing date: 6 October 2025 (9am)

Interview date: 14 October 2025

We are deeply committed to diversity and inclusion and wish to have a diverse workforce. We positively welcome applicants from all under-represented groups, including minority ethnic groups and those with disabilities. We are proud to be affiliated to the Black Leadership Group (BLG).

As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. York College has signed up to the Mindful Employer charter for employers who are positive about mental health. We are also a certified Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions.

We welcome job applications from anyone who has the requisite skills, qualifications and experience. All applications are considered strictly on merit. Our aim is to appoint the best person for the job, regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age or any other protected characteristic. We also value the contribution of those who have served in the Armed Forces and are signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.