Autistic Spectrum Conditions Lead

Salary: GBP 27,492.00 - 30,185.00 per year

Autistic Spectrum Conditions Lead

Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) Lead

Salary Scale 5 : £27,492 - £30,185 per annum
Full Time and Permanent


Job Purpose: A lead role in providing specialist support to students with an autistic spectrum condition diagnosis and providing support for those awaiting a diagnostic referral/ outcome. The intention of the role is to remove and reduce learning barriers, working across all Bridgend College campuses. The role will involve working with colleagues to raise awareness of Autistic Spectrum Conditions throughout the College and promote inclusive practice.

You will have a sound knowledge of the particular barriers to learning that may be experienced by students with ASC and experience of working with young people with Autistic Spectrum Conditions. You will be trained in working with people with an ASC diagnosis at Level 2 or above. Experience of working with young people within the Post 16 Education/ HE Sector is desirable.

For further information, please view the job information pack .

Bridgend College recognises its responsibility to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students. We apply a rigorous process of checking the suitability of staff and volunteers to work with children and vulnerable adults. The above post is subject to a satisfactory/enhanced DBS disclosure for child and adult workforce and registration as a FE Learning Support Worker with the Education Workforce Council.

Bridgend College understands the value of providing services in Welsh and the need to grow its bilingual workforce. We therefore encourage applications from candidates who are able to demonstrate good Welsh language skills. Please specify in your personal statement whether you would prefer to have your assessment/interview conducted in Welsh.

We are actively seeking to improve representation from all sections of the community and promoting equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from everyone, including people from different backgrounds and communities, and of different ages.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability if their application meets the essential criteria for the post, and consider them on their abilities. We can also offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the UK.

The College does not participate in the UK Visa Sponsorship Scheme therefore, candidates will have to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK if offered a role with us.

Please note there may be a requirement for a second stage interview or assessment.