Lead Practitioner - Autism (0.8) (Maternity Cover)

As one of the fastest-growing Colleges in the UK, delivering courses from entry level right up to Masters degrees, Weston College is an inspiring place to work. Why not join us as a Lead Practitioner - Autism? This is a part-time position, working 29.6 hours per week, on a Maternity Cover basis. Day to day of the role

• To lead, motivate and develop a team of specialist staff who deliver outstanding specialist support programmes to learners on the Autism Spectrum.
• Proactively develop and lead new initiatives to promote new ways of teaching and learning, stimulate innovation and co-ordinate the input of others (i.e. Peers).
• Supervise and mentor staff within the Autism Team as required.
• Delivery appropriate staff development programmes as required.
• Organise, plan and deliver high quality individualised programmes of study in independent living skills, socials skills and/or employability.
  
  LDD Specialism e.g. Foundation Degree or other specialist qualification.
• Relevant and successful experience in supporting TLA of learner with Autism and the delivery of the 'dual curriculum'.
• Knowledge and understanding of Autism and how these may impact the way learners learn.
• Working knowledge of Additional Learning Support and Programmes of Study Funding methodologies.
  
  Generous holiday entitlement
• 2-week Christmas closure
• Potential for hybrid working opportunities
• Dedicated staff welfare officer and wellbeing champions
• Generous pension scheme
• Local and national staff discounts
• Free parking across sites
• Various staff committees including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Autism and Menopause
• Focus on staff wellbeing
• Wellbeing@weston hub
• Eye care including free eye test and a contribution towards glasses
• Annual staff conference with guest speakers
• Employee assistance programme - available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Training and development opportunities with a focus on progression