Autism and Send Practitioner

About the role
The role of Autism and Special Educational Needs/Disabilities (SEND) Practitioner is part of the SEND Support Service. The service supports children and young people from 0-19 at home and in education, empowering parents and school staff through a variety of support methods including: working with parents and school staff, running targeted workshops for parents/carers, offering advice through telephone consultations and direct work with children and young people.

What will you be doing?

The post holder will be working within North Northants.

There is 1 full time permanent post available:

- 1 x 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

The pattern of work hours can be agreed with the successful applicant.

A strong commitment to the full inclusion of children and young people with SEND and/or Autism is required alongside a positive attitude and a range of specific skills outlined in the person specification.

About you
1.To deliver direct, hands-on, time limited and monitored interventions with parents and/or educators of children 0-19 with Autism and/or SEND and with the children themselves, modelling appropriate techniques and strategies and using specific techniques, programmes and activities to promote the educational and social inclusion of these children. To challenge and support other professionals and settings with regard to inclusive practice

2.To maintain effective records of interventions, details of support provided and analyse and present evidence related to targets, including case summaries after interventions are ended, so that all documentation is accurate and up to date.
To complete risk assessments, reports, letters and reviews as required and write Educational targets and strategies of intervention. Prepare extensive written evidence to support requests for Statutory Assessment of Special Educational Needs

3.To plan transition in educational settings by liaising with the setting SENCo, parents/carers and other multi agency professionals to promote the inclusion and equality of opportunity for all children, offering training, information and advice where appropriate.

About us
We are a new unitary council, established in April 2021; we are one of the largest unitary councils in the country. Our vision for North Northants is to be 'A place where everyone has the best opportunities and quality of life'.

Our priorities are:

- helping people live active fulfilled lives
- caring for our young people, providing them with high quality education and opportunities
- enabling a thriving and successful economy
- leading on a green and sustainable environment
- ensuring our communities are connected so they can shape their lives and where they live
- providing modern public services

Our values, as chosen by our staff, are - Customer-focused, Respectful, Efficient, Supportive and Trustworthy.

**Your differences make us different - Achieve Together.**
- We are undertaking consultation with the Trade Unions on terms and conditions and the future NNC pay structure and during this time are appointing new employees on interim spot salaries. You will be advised of the outcome and any impact on your role once this work is complete._

Our benefits
We offer:

- a competitive salary
- a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
- opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
- generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
- agile and flexible working arrangements to help you with a healthy work-life balance.