ASD SEND Advisory Teacher

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Provide information and advice on the nature and management of autism spectrum condition in mainstream schools in relation to children on the ND diagnostic pathway

The post holder will be available for key informal and formal case discussions with clinicians, as well as ensuring community interventions are embedded early within settings

Advising on interventions and strategies that may have been implemented by school/ early years setting to support the child/ young person and work in collaboration to monitor progress and any adjustments needed.

Observe children & young people within the school/ early years environment (as required) to gain further information and insight of the childs challenges.

Identify and plan interventions for children with autism spectrum conditions to be delivered by Family Support Worker- SEND and other colleagues. Monitoring progress and making necessary adjustments to meet needs of child/ young person.

Write reports and organise interventions to impact upon pupils progress with communication and social skills; advising schools on the appropriate use of specialist resources suitable for pupils with autism.

Work in collaboration with system partners to plan, organise training and information for a range of audiences, including schools and parents, on the nature of difficulties associated with Autism.

Liaise with the voluntary sector and support initiatives in local mainstream settings.

Person Specification

Safeguarding
Essential
Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues
Appreciates the significance of safeguarding and interprets this accurately for all individual children and young people/vulnerable adults whatever their life circumstances.

Qualifications and Training
Essential
Recognised Qualified Teacher Status ( QTS) Teacher Status awarded by Teaching Regulatory Authority ( RTA)
Evidence of attendance on courses relevant to the education of children with SEN and autism.
Graduate diploma or degree level

Desirable
ADOS/ BOSA/ 3DI training & assessments, SENDCo experience/qualification

 
Experience
Essential
Substantial experience as a qualified teacher
Substantial experience of working with children with autistic spectrum disorders
Skills / experience of supporting ASD/SEND
Experience of working in a culturally diverse area

Skills and Knowledge
Essential
Ability to assess the needs of pupils where there is potential autism spectrum conditions being investigated and draw up programmes to address their needs and facilitate progress
Ability to maintain clear and accurate records and compile written reports.
Able to communicate sensitively and persuasively with teachers, parents and other professionals; and to work collaboratively with them to meet the needs of children with autism and SEND needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).