Autism Support Specialist

4 weeks ago


Oakham, Rutland, United Kingdom The Shires - Oakham Full time

About the Role

The Autism Support Specialist will work in partnership with school staff and families to enable our pupils and young people to succeed in their educational placement and gain life skills in line with their EHCP.

Key Responsibilities

  • To complement the delivery of the school curriculum.
  • To provide pastoral support to students in order that they can successfully access their school placement on a day-to-day basis.
  • To support students to meet the annual targets of their EHCP.
  • To liaise with clinical, teaching and support staff to share strategies for support.
  • To participate in the development and/or review of all support documentation including risk assessments, individual learning plans and opportunity plans.
  • To ensure necessary record keeping is maintained and where required to assist in the preparation of routine reports.
  • To be physically fit and energetic.
  • To provide absence cover for the class teaching support as and when required.
  • To be resilient.
  • To be passionate about changing the lives of young people with Learning Disabilities and Autism.
  • To be able to demonstrate empathy and patience.

About the School

Oakham Shires School is an Independent Special School for 11-18 year olds who are Autistic and have associated diagnosis and special education needs. The school delivers a primary curriculum to secondary aged pupils who have struggled to cope in a mainstream or larger SEN educational setting and are, as a result, working below age expected stage. Pupils are taught in small class groups of 4 -5 with a high staff to pupil ratio. Pupils are supported to achieve their Outcomes within their Education Health Care Plan, develop life skills and achieve accreditations in Maths, English and Science.

Why Work with Us?

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, via a salary sacrifice scheme, company pension, life assurance and inclusion within a supportive team with great career and development opportunities for personal growth.



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