Autistic spectrum condition support service

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Autistic Spectrum Condition Support Service

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Please note that the ASCSS is a schools-based service, and operates during school term times only

• general information                 
• resources                
• parent support group                 
• parent partnerships with schools                
• how to contact us

The pictures used on the ASCSS pages were created by pupils at Downs Park School, with thanks to both children and staff.

Job Opportunity

0.6fte or 0.7fte Temporary post: ASC Advisory Teacher with the ASC Support Service

Teacher Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale + 1 SEN

 Downs Park School would like to appoint a teacher on a temporary contract in the first instance, to work with the ASC Support Service:

 - to undertake mainstream school advisory work re learners with ASC

- to contribute to training in ASC: both in schools and as part of central training

 The post calls for:

 - up-to-date knowledge of current thinking re the autism spectrum including Asperger Syndrome

- current proven experience of, and commitment to, facilitating the inclusion of learners with ASC in mainstream schools

- ability to deliver and lead training in aspects of ASC to teaching and support staff

- ability to work on own initiative: to make assessments of practice, and generate recommendations re strategies and approaches for the individual learner/class

- up-to-date knowledge of developments in SEN nationally and locally

- excellent inter-personal skills to relate to and work with colleagues, mainstream school staff and families of pupils with ASC; patience and diplomacy – and a sense of humour

- the ability both to take initiative and to follow direction

- competent ICT skills to maintain data and produce documents and resources

- essential car user (travel allowance provided)

 The post is temporary for two terms, until the end of March 2014, in the first instance.

 Start date: 1^st September 2013

 Please contact Jill Goldsmith, Bursar: jillgoldsmith@downspark.brighton-hove.sch.uk or (01273) 417448 for the job description, person specification and application form.

 Closing date: Friday May 17^th at 12pm

 Interviews to be held week commencing May 20^th 2013