Barnet Education & Learning Service (BELS) is the employer.
BELS is a local authority controlled company which is responsible for providing the Council’s Education & Skills service to Barnet schools.
Secondary and Post 16 Facilitator for Autistic Children and Young People
The Autism Advisory Team is a dynamic and enthusiastic team that is passionate about developing high-quality provision for all autistic students in Barnet.
We are looking for a highly motivated Facilitator to support educational settings in working with autistic students. The successful candidate will work as part of the Specialist Team, which includes teams for hearing and vision difficulties; physical disabilities; behaviour; speech, language and communication and a pre-school autism service.
The candidate will support autistic children and young people in a range of educational settings but mostly in secondary schools and post 16 colleges and placements. The successful candidate will have substantial experience of working with autistic young people.
The candidate must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, have a strong team ethos and be able to motivate, challenge and inspire students, colleagues, school staff and other professionals.
If shortlisted you will be required to bring photographic identification to your interview to prove your identity.
We would particularly welcome interest from autistic colleagues or applicants who have an autistic family member.
To apply for this post, you must complete the online application form via Trac which can be accessed here: jobs.islington.gov.uk/vacancy/2902012.
Please note that a CV will not be accepted as it does not meet our assessment criteria and commitment to equal opportunities.
Closing date for applications: 12.00pm on Monday 22nd February 2021.
Interviews will be held on: Thursday 25th February 2021
If you would like to discuss this position on an informal basis, please contact Mala Perera, Secondary Lead Autism Advisory Teacher, on 0795 8787216
Barnet Education and Learning Service (BELS) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet Education and Learning Service operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
Barnet Education and Learning Service (BELS) is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We value diversity.
