Autism Educational Practitioner (AEP) - Ascent College

AUTISM EDUCATIONAL PRACTITIONER (AEP)  

ASCENT COLLEGE

Term Time + 7 days

Permanent, 5 days per week (37.5 hours)

Pro-rata salary + SEN £25,254 - £26,504 per annum (pending pay award) *Also known as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant

 Ascent 16 – 25 autism Specialist College is part of the newly named Remarkable Group; we have been established for over 50 years, providing the highest quality services for autistic young adults. Ascent College operates a 38-week independent specialist college for 16 to 25 year olds. We have an excellent reputation for delivering outstanding education and care to young people with Autism.

·        Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for the next step in your career?

·        Do you have at least 5 years’ experience in a SEN setting?

·        Are you qualified at Level 4 or above? 

·        Do you have the energy, patience and passion to ensure the best possible outcomes for young people with autism?

·        Do you have work skills/experience that you can share with our young adults to support their employability opportunities?

·        Do you want to be part of a resilient, creative team who make a difference to the lives of our young people and their wider network

·        Do you want to work in an environment where your experience/opinion and initiative will be valued and encouraged, then Ascent College is the place for you.

If so we would like to hear from you as an opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Autism Educational Practitioner (AEP) to join our hardworking committed multi-disciplinary team. 

Applications are invited from ambitious professionals who have the vision to sustain and promote the current high standards of achievement and ensure the continued development of the organisation.

What we offer

We offer our staff autism specific training to support with continuous professional development and we have a clear path for career progression. In addition to this our other benefits include an attractive pension scheme, free lunch, Employee Assist Programme, additional annual leave for long service, company sick pay, enhanced maternity pay plus much more.

To apply

Please visit our website at https://ascent.college/ to view the job description, personal specification and download an application form. Please note applications will only be accepted on the official application form and can be emailed to recruitment@remarkable-autism.org Onsite visits are welcomed.

We would encourage all applicants that apply to be up to date with vaccinations including COVID 19 and be willing to show evidence unless medically exempt.

In accordance with the recent updates to KCSIE 2022 (Keeping Children Safe in Education) guidance, we will be performing online searches and requesting reference for all shortlisted candidates.

Closing Date: Sunday 2nd June 2024

Interviews: week commencing 10th June 2024

Remarkable Autism Ltd operates a safer recruitment process. Appointment to the post will be subject to suitable references and an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check. Remarkable Autism Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.