Weston College

Specialist Practitioner in Autism (Residential)

Location
Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset
Salary
£23,000 - £24,000 per annum
Posted
20 Jul 2018
Closes
30 Jul 2018
Ref
WREQ1530
Contract Type
Permanent

Residential at Weston Bay. Full and part time positions available.

Weston College are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Specialist Practitioner in Autism. 

The person appointed will be required to work as part of a team within the Specialist Autism Provision based within Weston Bay, developing and delivering high quality individualised programmes of specialist support to learners on the Autism Spectrum on a 1:1 basis and/or to small groups. The post holder will also contribute to the delivery of group courses, staff training and awareness events.

They will also be working collaboratively with external partners and the cross college staff to ensure seamless transitions between courses, schools, colleges and partner organisations to ensure a high quality provision.  An understanding, working knowledge and previous experience of working with learners on the Autism Spectrum is crucial.  

As part of the autism team you will be required to work flexible working hours which include day, evening, night and weekend duties on a rota basis and may be called upon to undertake on call duty.

Weston College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please be aware that Weston College reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.