Early Years’ Family Practitioner

We are looking for a dedicated practitioner to run programmes for children and their parents in our Early Years’ service, gathering and analysing data. You will plan and deliver engaging and stimulating activities for young children in the programme and actively support and empower families. You will explain and model effective strategies and teach skills to parents during the workshops to develop their child`s speech and communication skills through play. For a full description of duties, take a look at the job description.

The ideal candidate

• An interest in working with children with special needs including autism
• Experience of working with children and/or adults with special needs (desirable)
• Strong team-player with great communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Passionate and committed to the development of the children within the school
• Willing to learn and work under the supervision of Behaviour Analysts and Qualified Teachers

What we offer

• An excellent in-house professional training programme enabling you to develop within the field of behaviour analysis, special needs and education.
• A range of fantastic staff benefits.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated team who shares in the vision and values of the organisation and work together every day to empower our pupils and transform their lives.
• Clear career pathways with opportunities for professional development, including funding for training
• For experienced Senior Practitioners working towards their BCBA/UKBA (cert.) qualification, there is a potential for BCBA/UKBA supervision hours after completing their probation period. This is based on competency and performance.

We are particularly seeking applications from people that represent the diversity of our community.

BeyondAutism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  An enhanced disclosure will be conducted for the successful applicant to enable them to work with children and young adults.

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