Autism Practitioner

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Job Title:  Autism Practitioner

Location:  Baston House School, Bromley, Kent, BR2 7AB

Hours:      37.5 per week | Monday–Friday | 8.30am - 4.30pm

Salary:      £24,675.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only

Start:         September 2026 

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

As an Autism Practitioner, you’ll play a vital role in helping young people feel understood, supported and confident in their learning. You’ll create a safe, structured and engaging environment where students can thrive, develop their independence and build positive relationships.

Working alongside teachers, tutors and our wider multi-professional team, you’ll provide personalised support that reflects each student’s individual strengths, needs and goals. You’ll help remove barriers to learning, encourage social and emotional development, and celebrate progress every step of the way.

You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to planning and delivering engaging activities, adapting resources and using tailored interventions to help every student reach their potential.

Key Responsibilities

Support teachers and tutors in delivering high-quality, inclusive education for students with autism

Assist in the implementation of school policies, procedures, and individualised education plans

Provide targeted one-to-one and small group support to enable students to access the curriculum with increasing independence

Promote students’ physical, academic, social, and moral development

Organise and maintain engaging classroom environments, including resources and displays

Contribute to the preparation and upkeep of student documentation, such as Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs), Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Communication Profiles, Risk Assessments, and Pastoral Support Plans

Work collaboratively with staff to ensure student safety both on and off-site, in line with risk assessments

Contribute to the school’s ongoing development, improvement plans, and wider initiatives

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at minimum Level 4 (Grade C)

Has experience working with students with autism and/or challenging behaviour

Can work independently and as part of a team

Has strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Is adaptable, patient, and proactive, committed to helping students achieve their potential

About Us 

Baston House School is an independent day specialist school in Bromley, Kent, supporting children and young people aged 5–19 with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and associated needs. The school provides a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where students are fully included in all aspects of school life. Our focus is on developing academic skills, social understanding, emotional wellbeing, and independence, enabling each student to achieve positive outcomes and prepare for their next steps. By fostering a strong sense of community and personalised learning, Baston House ensures every student is valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase contributions

“Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:

Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits

Hundreds of UK and international discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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