Autism in Schools and PINS Project Worker

17th November 2025

Organisation:

Sheffield Parent Carer Forum

Salary:

£26,621 pro rata

Location:

Sheffield

Hours and Working Pattern:

20 Hours per week

Term of Employment:

Fixed-term contract ending 31st March 2027 (subject to funding, this may be extended)

Job Reference:

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Job Description

We are recruiting a project worker (20 hours per week Fixed-term contract ending 31st March 2027 (subject to funding, this may be extended)) to work with parents of autistic children and young people at mainstream primary and secondary schools in Sheffield, as part of the Autism in Schools and PINS projects.
We are excited to be expanding the Autism In Schools/Partnerships for Inclusion and Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS) project into further primary, secondary and post 16 settings across Sheffield. Parent carer experience and co-production is at the heart of the project to work with the settings identified to better support the needs of neurodivergent children and young people. The project aims to improve the school/setting environment, relationships between staff, parents and students, and early intervention.
The project worker will work with parents and staff in the participating settings to set up parent groups and seek parents’ views on how to improve support in schools.

How to Apply

Download the application form from our website. https://sheffieldparentcarerforum.org.uk/news/we-are-recruiting-4-new-posts/