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Autism Intervention Practitioner | Southwark

Are you passionate about helping children with autism develop their communication, independence and confidence? A specialist education setting in Southwark is seeking an Autism Intervention Practitioner to support pupils with additional needs through structured learning and individualised support.

This role would suit someone with experience supporting children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), communication differences or sensory needs. You will work closely with teachers and specialist staff to help pupils engage with learning, manage transitions and develop the skills they need to participate more independently in school life.

Autism Intervention Practitioner | Southwark

What the school can offer an Autism Intervention Practitioner:

• £500–£550 per week.

• Experience within a specialist SEN environment.

• The opportunity to develop practical autism support skills.

• Collaboration with experienced teachers and specialist professionals.

• Experience implementing individualised learning strategies.

• Opportunities to develop your understanding of communication and sensory needs.

• Valuable experience for future careers in educational psychology, speech and language therapy or specialist teaching.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with autism.

• Helping pupils access structured learning activities.

• Supporting communication, interaction and social development.

• Using visual supports and clear routines to help pupils understand expectations.

• Supporting pupils during transitions and changes to routine.

• Encouraging independence with classroom tasks and everyday activities.

• Helping pupils manage sensory needs and emotional regulation.

• Working with teachers to implement individual support strategies.

• Following safeguarding procedures and maintaining a safe learning environment.

The successful Autism Intervention Practitioner will:

• Have experience working with children or young people with ASD or additional needs.

• Be patient, observant and consistent.

• Understand that communication and behaviour can vary between pupils.

• Be confident following individual support plans.

• Have strong teamwork and communication skills.

• Be willing to learn specialist approaches to supporting pupils.

• Be committed to promoting inclusion, independence and pupil wellbeing.

If you are looking to develop your career in specialist education, this Autism Intervention Practitioner role in Southwark offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience supporting children with autism and complex learning needs.

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