Specialist Autism Support Officer (CDC)
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Civic Office
13/10/2025
Specialist Autism Support Officer (CDC)
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job details
Salary
Grade 7 - £28,132 - £30,914 pro rata
Contractual hours
32
Basis
Part time
Region
Doncaster
Job category/type
Community
Date posted
02/10/2025
Job reference
REQ21229
Job description
Based at: Civic Office, Doncaster
Salary: Grade 7, £28,132 - £30,914 pro rata
Contract Type: Temporary Maternity Cover
Hours: Part time, 32 hours per week, term time only
Closing Date: 13th October 2025
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
Section:Doncaster Autism Service (DAS)/ Autism Social Communication Education Training Service (ASCETS)
Responsible to: Principal Educational Psychologist
The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have a opportunity to be part of this in the role of Specialist Autism Support Officer.
Purpose:
To complement the professional work of the lead DAS teacher by taking responsibility for agreed activities under an approved system of supervision.
This may involve planning, preparing and delivering 1:1 support and workshops for autistic individuals. Some workshops will be delivered on an evening.
Building relationships, maintaining records and producing profiles to aid the individual's understanding of autism.
Principle Accountabilities: Main Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities
Support for autistic individuals
* Assess the needs of individuals and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support delivery and understanding
* Establish productive working relationships with individuals, acting as a role model, set high expectations
* Assist with the development of Individual Autism Profiles
* Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all individuals within the community
* Support individuals consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs.
* Encourage individuals to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all individuals in activities.
* Promote independence and employ strategies to support personal goals
* Develop and deliver programmes of support
* Provide feedback to individuals in relation to their progress and achievements.
Support for the Service
* Responsible for the development of resource materials to facilitate particular areas of work
* Liaise with local organisations and providers
* Comply and assist with the development of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, report concerns to the relevant safeguarding team
* Be aware of, and support difference and ensure all individuals have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
* Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the Service.
* In partnership with the specialist teacher, communicate with, and establish positive relationships with other agencies and professionals, to support achievement and progress of individuals
* Assist in the development of appropriate multi-agency approaches to supporting individuals
* Recognise own strengths and areas of specialist expertise and use these to lead, advise and support others.
* Plan and deliver presentations and co-facilitate training
* Maintain DAS Service database, with particular reference to confidentiality and data protection.
In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book.
Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.
Shortlisting date to be confirmed and interviews will be held w/c 20th October 2025.
For further details or an informal chat please contact Jayne Manning, email
This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at
If you require support with completing the application or with interview skills in general, please contact the Advance team via email or visit their website for further details.
Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.
City of Doncaster Council is a disability confident employer committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job, are flexible when assessing people so disabled applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate they can do the job and make reasonable adjustments as required.
Specialist Autism Support Officer (CDC)