Parenting Special Children are looking to recruit a new part time Team Leader for their Auticulate children’s project.
Auticulate is a social interaction group for children and young people aged between 8-16 in mainstream schools with a diagnosis of autism and/or ADHD. The main aim is to support members to develop and practice social communication and life skills through a programme of education, discussion, role play, peer mentoring and real-life practice.
The main purpose of the role is:
· To plan and deliver a six week programme for primary aged children aged 8 to 11 and a six week programme for secondary aged young people aged 12 to 16 (awaiting or diagnosis of autism and/or ADHD)
· To plan and deliver weekly groups for children and young people who have a diagnosis of autism and/or ADHD, alternate weeks, first week aged 8-11, second week aged 12-16
· To plan and deliver one off holiday events
· To manage a small team of staff and volunteers involved in Auticulate
The role is an exciting opportunity and we would welcome an experienced autism/ADHD practitioner to join our Auticulate children’s project.
Please see job description, job specification and application form below.
Closing date: 19th March 2021
Interviews: w/c 29th March 2021
Please send your completed application form to ruth@parentingspecialchildren.co.uk
Auticulate Team Lead – Job Description and Person Specification