We're seeking a passionate Education Autism Practitioner to join our close-knit team at Underley Garden School, part of Options Autism.
**Job Summary:** Work 4 days a week and make a positive difference to the personal, social, and learning lives of young people with autism and learning disabilities.
**Key Responsibilities:** * Help prepare learning materials and run classroom activities * Connect with pupils and young people, helping them get the best from their education * Support pupils with complex needs, such as Autism, SEMH, ADHD, Non-Verbal and Pre-Verbal and Communicational difficulties **Requirements:** * Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle * GCSE C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths **Benefits:** * Life assurance * Pension scheme * Mental health support services and physical health checks * Flexible benefits platform with a wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits * Cycle to Work Schemes and Electric Car Purchase Scheme * Critical illness cover and family growth support * Gift vouchers, wellbeing expenses, team building days, and a go green initiative **About Us:** We're a large school with small class sizes, focusing on pupils and young people aged 5-19 with complex needs.
We offer a comprehensive portfolio of education, care, and therapy to meet individual requirements.
Our school is located near the market town of Kirkby Lonsdale and the Lake District, with a commutable distance to Lancaster, Cumbria, and surrounding areas.
**Why Join Us:** We place the outcomes of our pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do.
You'll have a significant positive impact on the lives of others and have access to a wide range of benefits and support services.
We're 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.