Autism Spectrum Disorder Practitioner
The Bishop of Winchester Academy
Bournemouth
- Expired
- Salary:
- DOE
- Job type:
- Part Time, Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 22 August 2017
Job overview
The Bishop of Winchester Academy
The Academy offers a range of provision for students with language and communication difficulties who may also have autism spectrum disorder. As part of this range, the school has a well-established and inclusive specialist Centre which supports secondary age students within the mainstream secondary setting.
With the expansion of this Local Authority provision, we are seeking a specialist autism practitioner to support the Centre manager with the needs of the students and provision of autism specific interventions.
The role will include working alongside the ASD Centre Lead Practitioner in the further development of the provision.
The successful applicant will:
· Be able to Coordinate the daily curriculum for students with ASD
· Teach social language and communication groups
· Support those specific needs in the wider academy
· Offer outreach support to staff
· Support and liaise with families of the students accessing the specialist provision
The successful candidate will be joining an Academy where all Academy staff are driven by the mantra “high expectations - no excuses” and are determined, committed and focused on inspiring students to succeed.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Rigorous checks will be undertaken of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks.
Interested applicants are encouraged to visit The Emmaus Centre, prior to application. For an application pack please visit the Academy’s website. Please email completed application forms to Francesca Welsh, HR at francesca.welsh@tbowa.org, addressing your covering letter to Mr Paul McKeown, Principal.
Closing date for applications: 23rd August 2017
Interviews: 25th August 2017
Attached documents
About The Bishop of Winchester Academy
The Bishop of Winchester Academy, based in Bournemouth, Dorset, is a Church of England secondary school that prides itself on its curriculum, governance and outstanding student behaviour. Students aged 11-18 experience teaching in new state-of-the-art buildings and have first-class resources at their fingertips. The school operates in an area where there are schools that select for entry on grounds of ability.
The mixed secondary school was opened in September 2010 as a sponsor-led academy. In September 2014, the Bishop of Winchester Academy extended its educational opportunities by opening its own sixth form.
Headteacher
Paul McKeown
Values and vision
The Bishop of Winchester Academy encourages its students to become independent learners, taking responsibility for their own education. This inspires personal confidence and pride in their accomplishments. The school prides itself on its friendly atmosphere and community culture.
The secondary school has excellent facilities and strong Christian values. Students of others faiths and none are also welcomed into the school community.
Ofsted report
“The outstanding curriculum has a significant impact on increasing students’ attendance and enjoyment of learning and on the improvements in their achievement.”
“Students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development permeates the life of the academy.”
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