Specialist Practitioner (Autism)

Richard Taunton Sixth Form College; Southampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Specialist Practitioner (Autism) to enhance support for students with autism. You'll play a crucial role in fostering inclusive education, providing tailored mentoring, and collaborating with families and staff, all within a forward-thinking team environment. This position aims to transform lives and create a welcoming atmosphere for all learners.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with autism.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support and mentoring to students on the autism spectrum.
• Ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Coordinate with staff and families for holistic support.

Skills

Mentoring

Support for autistic learners

Collaboration with staff and families

Emotional support

Education

Relevant educational qualification in special education or psychology

Job description

Specialist Practitioner (Autism)

Permanent vacancy starting September 2025

37 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks) £27,674 FTE/ £21,288

Join Our Inclusive Education Team!

Are you passionate about inclusive education and ready to make a real difference for students with autism? We are expanding our Additional Learning Support services as part of a trust-wide commitment to increase our inclusive offer for students. As a Specialist Practitioner (Autism), you will be a key member of a new specialist team dedicated to supporting learners with specific learning differences (especially those on the autism spectrum) either at St Vincent College (Gosport) or Richard Taunton Sixth Form College (Southampton). This newly created role offers you the chance to directly impact students’ success and help shape a more inclusive future at our colleges.

About the Role

In this hands-on specialist position, you will provide tailored support and mentoring to learners on the autism spectrum, helping them develop the skills, strategies, and confidence to fulfil their academic potential in a welcoming college environment. Working under the guidance of the Advanced Practitioner, you’ll ensure that students with on the autistic spectrum feel safe, included, and able to learn – reinforcing our trust’s inclusive ethos every day. You will primarily be based at either St Vincent College or Richard Taunton College, with opportunities to work across both campuses as needed, reflecting our one-team approach to inclusion.

Join our inclusive college team as a Specialist Practitioner (Autism) and make a real impact by providing tailored mentoring, support, and practical guidance for students on the autism spectrum. Working within a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, you’ll help students develop essential academic and life skills, coordinate with staff and families to ensure holistic support, contribute to smooth transitions, manage dedicated sensory spaces, and support well-being and safeguarding. Be part of our dynamic cross-college team and help shape an innovative, welcoming future for all learners.

Closing date: Thursday 7th August at midnight

Interviews to be held: 19th and 20th August

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS application