The role
About Southwark:
Southwark Council is an exciting place to work as we transform the way we work to reflect our drive for excellence We recognise that having the right people, with the right experience and skills, in the right jobs, is at the heart of our organisation. Without this we cannot deliver. We believe that everyone in the team is a valued member and, we will give you responsibility and the opportunity to make a difference from the beginning.
The role:
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual who has experience of working with children who have a diagnosis of Autism.
The Autism Support Team (AST) is a Peripatetic Advisory Team based within the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) department of Children’s and Adults Services. The team provides specialist advice and recommendations to Southwark Primary Schools to promote inclusion, encourage participation, support well-being and develop students learning.
The AST aims to support school educators by building their own knowledge, understanding and capacity for supporting students in mainstream settings.
We are looking for a candidate who has strong experience of delivering a range of autism specific interventions to support the learning and development of children at primary school.
You will be a highly skilled individual with exceptional communication skills who can demonstrate an ability to engage children and build strong working relationships with your team and with other professionals to achieve the best outcomes for children.
The successful post holder will work under the supportive guidance of AST Specialist Teachers.
You will have an awareness of SEND and an understanding and appreciation of how to work collaboratively and effectively with schools.
Recruitment timetable
Recruitment Timetable
Closing date: Thursday 13th September 2021
Interview date: Wednesday 15th September 2021
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
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