Autism West Midlands is the leading charity in the region for autistic adults, children and young people as well as offering families support and guidance. We use our expertise to enrich the lives of autistic people and those who love and care for them. Our passionate, expert staff and volunteers work across all age groups and abilities, by providing personalised support.
About the role?
- This post aims to provide specialist support to identify and meet the needs of neurodivergent young people at risk of exclusion from mainstream schools in Sandwell.
- Autism West Midlands are employing a suitable individual to work within Sandwell schools to support young people and professionals in improving outcomes for young people.
- The post holder is required to develop and deliver efficient and effective support intervention programmes for neurodivergent children and young people within Sandwell schools.
- The role will also support raising understanding and awareness amongst educational professionals to enable best practice.
- The role will enable neurodivergent children and young people to achieve their full potential and, in so doing, make suitable, well-informed decisions about next steps in education, training or employment and to make a successful transition into adulthood.
The role will be based at Sandwell Community School, Main Campus, West Minster Road, West Bromwich.
The post holder will need flexibility to work as part of the school team including the need to offer support out of office hours. This is a Monday to Friday role.
A full driving license and access to a car is essential for this role.
Key aspects of the role Neurodiversity Practitioner:
- Promotion of multidisciplinary approaches and good practice in relation to the needs of each person supported.
- Support the inclusion, wellbeing and education of young people identified as being neurodivergent.
- Work collaboratively with educational professionals.
- Contribute and influence the development of more appropriate neuro-affirming support within schools.
- Advocate on behalf of young people so that their needs are better understood.
What we are looking for from you as a Neurodiversity Practitioner :
- Understanding of autism and other neurodivergence
- Understanding of the issues experienced within schools for neurodivergent young people.
- Excellent interpersonal skills that can be utilised to influence others, advocate on behalf of the young person.
- A relevant qualification related to Autism or Mental Health or associated field or discipline
- Knowledge of how autism and mental health challenges may interplay.
- Experience of providing supportive interventions and/or offering advice or information
- Have a genuine desire to improve the lives of autistic adults.
** If you would like to apply for this post, please provide an up-to-date CV & supporting statement to be considered – any application without a supporting statement will not be shortlisted for interview. Please send to: hr@autismwestmidlands.org.uk (subject: ND Worker)
**For more detail around the role please access our website for full job description and person specification **
Deadline: 18 th August 2026
In return we can offer you:
- £29,715.50 per annum
- A supportive management team
- Annual leave to increase yearly to 33 days
- Free DBS check paid for by Autism West Midlands
- Free Medicare Healthcare cash back scheme
- Employee assistance scheme providing support to you and your family
- Specialist autism training you are paid to attend and travel to
- All staff are provided with a Life assurance policy
- Company Sick Pay Scheme