Job summary
Autism Spectrum Disorder Advisory Teacher for children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Band 6
18.75hrs a week Fixed term to 31.7.24 to cover maternity leave
We have an exciting opportunity in Bedfordshire and Luton for a Specialist ASD Teacher Or ASD Practitioner to join our Early Intervention Team.
The Early Intervention Team within the Community Paediatric service offers young people, their families and education services support and advice whilst they are waiting for assessment.
This position offers proactive support offer to school age children with Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) who live in Bedfordshire & Luton and have been referred for investigations into social communication difficulties.
The post holder will have autonomy to manage caseloads and to work closely with schools and service partners to provide advice and to identify and plan interventions to support children and young people's communication, social skills and their learning and development.
We are looking for someone with experience and a passion for working in the community as part of a multidisciplinary team who can take a lead in providing early collaborative support for children on the ASD/SEND diagnostic pathway to ensure they reach their potential. The successful post holder with either be a qualified teacher who has an interest in ASD and SEND or a practitioner from another discipline.
Main duties of the job
This position will be part of a new support offer to school age children with Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) who live in Bedfordshire & Luton and have been referred to Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust (CCSNHST)- Bedfordshire & Luton Community Paediatric Service or East London Foundation Trust (ELFT) Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) and are on the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnostic pathway. The post holder is the key contact in the Trusts for children referred to the services waiting to commence the ASD/SEND clinical pathway - Giving the post holder autonomy to manage caseloads and make decisions based on policy and procedure.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff - who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide information and advice on the nature and management of autism spectrum condition in mainstream schools in relation to children on the ASD diagnostic pathway
The post holder will be available for key informal and formal case discussions with clinicians, as well as ensuring community interventions are embedded early within settings
Advising on interventions and strategies that may have been implemented by school/ early years setting to support the child/ young person and work in collaboration to monitor progress and any adjustments needed.
Observe children & young people within the school/ early years environment (as required) to gain further information and insight of the childs challenges.
Identify and plan interventions for children with autism spectrum conditions to be delivered by Family Support Worker- SEND and other colleagues. Monitoring progress and making necessary adjustments to meet needs of child/ young person.
Write reports and organise interventions to impact upon pupils progress with communication and social skills; advising schools on the appropriate use of specialist resources suitable for pupils with autism.
Work in collaboration with system partners to plan, organise training and information for a range of audiences, including schools and parents, on the nature of difficulties associated with Autism.
Liaise with the voluntary sector and support initiatives in local mainstream settings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide information and advice on the nature and management of autism spectrum condition in mainstream schools in relation to children on the ASD diagnostic pathway
The post holder will be available for key informal and formal case discussions with clinicians, as well as ensuring community interventions are embedded early within settings
Advising on interventions and strategies that may have been implemented by school/ early years setting to support the child/ young person and work in collaboration to monitor progress and any adjustments needed.
Observe children & young people within the school/ early years environment (as required) to gain further information and insight of the childs challenges.
Identify and plan interventions for children with autism spectrum conditions to be delivered by Family Support Worker- SEND and other colleagues. Monitoring progress and making necessary adjustments to meet needs of child/ young person.
Write reports and organise interventions to impact upon pupils progress with communication and social skills; advising schools on the appropriate use of specialist resources suitable for pupils with autism.
Work in collaboration with system partners to plan, organise training and information for a range of audiences, including schools and parents, on the nature of difficulties associated with Autism.
Liaise with the voluntary sector and support initiatives in local mainstream settings.
Person Specification
Safeguarding
Essential
- Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
- Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues
- Appreciates the significance of safeguarding and interprets this accurately for all individual children and young people/vulnerable adults whatever their life circumstances.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Recognised Qualified Teacher Status ( QTS) Teacher Status awarded by Teaching Regulatory Authority ( RTA)
- Evidence of attendance on courses relevant to the education of children with SEN and autism.
- Graduate diploma or degree level
Desirable
- ADOS/ BOSA/ 3DI training & assessments
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience as a qualified teacher, principally in key stages 2, or 3 or 4
- Substantial experience of working with children with autistic spectrum disorders
- Skills / experience of supporting ASD
- Experience of working in a culturally diverse area
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to assess the needs of pupils where there is potential autism spectrum conditions being investigated and draw up programmes to address their needs and facilitate progress
- Ability to maintain clear and accurate records and compile written reports.
- Able to communicate sensitively and persuasively with teachers, parents and other professionals; and to work collaboratively with them to meet the needs of children with autism
Person Specification
Safeguarding
Essential
- Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
- Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues
- Appreciates the significance of safeguarding and interprets this accurately for all individual children and young people/vulnerable adults whatever their life circumstances.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Recognised Qualified Teacher Status ( QTS) Teacher Status awarded by Teaching Regulatory Authority ( RTA)
- Evidence of attendance on courses relevant to the education of children with SEN and autism.
- Graduate diploma or degree level
Desirable
- ADOS/ BOSA/ 3DI training & assessments
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience as a qualified teacher, principally in key stages 2, or 3 or 4
- Substantial experience of working with children with autistic spectrum disorders
- Skills / experience of supporting ASD
- Experience of working in a culturally diverse area
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to assess the needs of pupils where there is potential autism spectrum conditions being investigated and draw up programmes to address their needs and facilitate progress
- Ability to maintain clear and accurate records and compile written reports.
- Able to communicate sensitively and persuasively with teachers, parents and other professionals; and to work collaboratively with them to meet the needs of children with autism
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
