We are currently working on behalf of a national charity who are looking for a candidate to undertake a short-term contract within their Autism Team.
The team works closely with families and young people with autism and supports them in gaining a better understanding of the diagnosis of autism as well as helping them develop strategies to manage behaviour.The Role:
1. Working within a team delivering one-to-one support to families with children with autism
2. Contract to start as soon as possible and will run till March 2026
3. The role is Monday to Friday, 9 am – 5p m and is 37 hours per week and would be working on a time sheet basis for the duration of the contract
4. Whilst you would be based in certain areas of Birmingham, there would be a need to travel with the role in order to carry out home visits
What you will need to carry out the role:
5. In-depth knowledge, understanding and skills in working with children and young people with Autism
6. Have an awareness of, or delivered PECS or Makaton to families on a one-to-one basis, with guidance from school
7. Experience working with parents either facilitating a group programme or one-to-one and providing strategies and resources to support their understanding of autism
8. Experience of working with children with autism one to one in a specialist setting, such as the classroom or in a specialist role to deliver an intervention package
9. Strong organisational and administrative skills