Autism Practitioner

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Job Title:  Autism Practitioner

Location:  Woodside Post 16 Hub, 2 Blean Grove, Penge, SE20 8QU.

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:        November 2026 

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Make a Difference Every Day as an Autism Practitioner

Are you passionate about helping young people with autism thrive? As an Autism Practitioner, you'll play a key role in supporting students to build confidence, develop independence, and achieve their full potential in a safe, nurturing, and structured environment.

Working closely with teachers and a multi-disciplinary team, you'll provide personalised support tailored to each student's individual needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning, develop social and emotional skills, and celebrate every success along the way.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to have a genuine impact on young lives while developing their own skills and experience within a specialist educational setting.

Please note: This post is for our Woodside Post 16 Hub, although this is part of Baston House School, this is the satellite site in a separate premises. 2 Blean Grove, Penge, SE20 8QU

What you will be doing

• Supporting students with autism in the classroom, on a one-to-one basis and in small groups

• Helping deliver engaging, inclusive learning activities that meet individual needs

• Encouraging students' independence, confidence, communication and social development

• Working alongside teachers and other professionals to support student progress

• Contributing to behaviour, education and support plans

• Creating a positive, safe and structured learning environment

• Supporting students during educational visits and off-site activities when required

• Celebrating achievements and helping students reach their individual goals

About You

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

• Experienced in working with children or young people with autism, SEND or challenging behaviour

• A strong communicator who works well both independently and as part of a team

• Adaptable, proactive and committed to helping every student succeed

• Has strong communication skills, both verbal and written

• Is adaptable, patient and proactive, committed to helping pupils 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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