Autism Specialist Practitioner

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Job Type	Permanent, full-time

Job Description

Autism Specialist Practitioner ReferencePRI38409LocationProgress School, Preston, LancashireWe are keen towelcome an Autism Specialist Practitioner into our team. We would like to hear fromapplicantsthat havea range of therapeutic, educational or clinical backgrounds.Progress School is an outstanding, highly specialist day school for children and young people with autism, our multi-disciplinary staff team provide a bespoke educational and therapeutic experience based around the individual needs, strengths and interests of each child.“Progress School is a lovely place to be. Pupils arrive at school with big smiles. They are warmly greeted each morning by nurturing staff. Pupils know that they are highly valued. Staff treat pupils with the utmost kindness and respect. They keep pupils safe.” OfSTED March 2020.Specific responsibilities of this role willinclude:

Observing and interacting with pupils and offering support and advice for their staff teams

Planning, implementing and reviewing interventions focussing upon the individual needs of each pupil

Supporting and coaching members of the school team and delivering training to further enhance practice and understanding of autism

Contributing to assessments, compiling reports and maintaining accurate and comprehensive records

Preparing resources and equipment

Liaising with outside agencies and communicating as part of a multi-disciplinary service

Liaising with and supporting families and carers

Maintaining and developing current knowledge of evidence-based practice and disseminating this to colleagues.

Key skills and experience:

A Post Graduate Qualification in Autism

Experience of working in an SEND setting and/or with children and young people with autism

Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team

A sound understanding of autism and the strengths and challenges that students with autism may face

A strong practice based understanding of successful strategies, approaches and therapies to support students with autism

Experience of working with children and young people who present complex and challenging behaviours

A sound understanding of the functions of behaviour and the principles of positive behaviour support in autism

A sound understanding of the complex, additional mental health needs of children and young people with autism

Related educational success at graduate level with evidence of continued professional development in autism or a related field

The ability to reflect and think analytically in therapeutic work and to promote learning

The ability and desire to work as part of a team and the ability to use initiative and work autonomously

Evidence of concise reporting and record keeping and a high standard of report writing.

In return, we will offer you;

The opportunity to work alongside a highly skilled and committed multi-disciplinary staff team

The chance to make a difference in the lives of our fantastic students and their families

The opportunity to work in this outstanding school and be instrumental in guiding and driving innovative practice in the field of autism.

Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

Comprehensive induction and commitment to on-going training to enable your career to progress

Online benefits and cash back rewards

Dental Insurance

Travel Insurance

SMART Pension option

Healthcare Cash Plan

£1,000 monthly lotto

And more!

If you have been affected by coronavirus, or are tired of working from home we have care and education roles available across the country on a temp, part-time and full time basis.Search all our available vacancies here: Division DBS info References For all roles we require a minimum of two references. References provided must cover the last 3 years,for all of our services we will need to request all references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our schools. About us From education to hospitals, care homes and secure facilities, the Priory Group of Companies offers individually tailored, multidisciplinary treatment programmes for those with complex educational needs or requiring acute, long-term and respite mental healthcare. Disclosure Priory Education Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and disclosures with the relevant body at an enhanced level. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory Education and Childrens services will cover the cost of a DBS.#LI-NK1

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