At a Glance
- Tasks: Support autistic children and their families through tailored interventions and training.
- Company: Worcestershire County Council, a progressive and inclusive employer.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, SEN payment, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic role with varied settings and a commitment to equality and diversity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children with special needs in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Experience in supporting special needs and strong interpersonal skills required.
The predicted salary is between 24190 - 25426 £ per year.
Worcestershire County Council is looking to recruit 2 new full-time Specialist Practitioners (Teaching Assistants) for the Autism/CCN team. This is a rare opportunity to join a popular and well-regarded service and to develop your skills and experience.
We are seeking to recruit an outstanding practitioner who is experienced in supporting pupils with special needs. The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for working with autistic children and other neurodivergences. They must have a neuro-affirming ethos and a curiosity for the reasons underlying a child's presenting need.
Successful candidates will be positively guided and supported as they become familiar with aspects of the role. They will be involved in developing and delivering a range of evidence-based programmes and interventions to support autistic children, their families, and their settings across Worcestershire, including:
- Undertaking direct 1:1 and small group work
- Delivering specific interventions
- Training school staff to become Worcestershire Autism Mentors
In addition, they will support the Autism/CCN Team with the delivery of relevant training (face to face and online). The role is diverse, and each day is different. You will have a varied workload across a variety of settings and will be a self-motivated and organised individual.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an experienced, dedicated, and friendly team working in a progressively forward-thinking service across the whole of Worcestershire. This role involves a mixture of remote (online) work and in-person work in settings and occasionally family homes and other locations.
The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.
Application Closing Date: 14th September 2026
Anticipated Interview Date: 25th September 2026
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