Part Time Autism Inclusion Practitioner
Reference: OSSME-25
Based in Bootle, Liverpool
up to 21 Hours per week (Term Time Only)
£17.15 per hour
Do you have the skills and qualifications to support autistic children and young people with their educational needs?
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our OSSME department due to development & increased contracts. This is a role where you can really make a difference to young lives.
Our Outreach Support Service for Mainstream Education (OSSME) provides specialist personalised ASC support for children and young people (0 to 25 years) in the home, community and educational settings. OSSME also offer training packages to families and professionals in education settings and other multi-disciplinary practices.
The ability to work both independently and as part of a team is essential, as is the ability to advise and support individuals with ASC within the home and educational settings.
A qualification in social care or education and knowledge of the National Curriculum is desirable. Good knowledge of autism is important in this role, though we will also provide you with a comprehensive induction and continuous training programme to build on existing knowledge and to support your continued professional development.
As a requirement of the role is travelling across the region it is essential that you have your own vehicle and hold a full, clean driving license
This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). The cost of which will be met by Autism Initiatives.
How do I apply?
If you are interested in applying for this position and making a difference to someone’s life then please complete the application form by clicking the “ apply now” tab on the left.
The Job description and person specification can also be found above the application form, on the apply now tab
The closing date for completed applications is 26 th September 2025
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery.
In addition to excellent rates of pay, a contributory pension and generous holiday entitlements, you will enjoy an enhanced range of benefits designed to reward the outstanding support that staff provide. Some of these benefits start immediately, whilst others are awarded at later dates in recognition of loyalty, dedication and long service.
Full details of all staff benefits are available on our intranet once you start working with us as benefits may vary from role to role, but here’s a brief run-down of a few of them:
- Monthly staff cash prize draw
- Your birthday off work every year
- Medicash health scheme, providing cash towards medical costs, gym discounts and more
- Employee Assistance Programme – free support from experts on a wide range of subjects from childcare and probate, to managing money and work life balance.
- Additional paid holidays after 1, 2 and 3 years’ service
- Extra paid holidays in milestone service years
- Financial wellbeing programme providing flexible access to pay
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Career break scheme
- Wagestream financial planning and support App – enables you to access money earned before pay day, set up savings and gain control of your finances
Our application form will ask you for information so it’s a great idea to have these to hand before you get started:
- Your previous employment: we will require confirmation of the past 5 years of your employment history
- Relevant qualifications to the role
- A minimum of 2 reference contact details, one of which must be your current/most recent employer.
- For further Tips on completing your application, please refer to our download on the “Apply Now” section.
If you’re struggling to complete the form, have any questions, or need support simply click on our need help button, pop in a few contact details, and one of recruitment team will be in touch.
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