Autism Transition Outreach Worker (Term time only)

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Fixed-term contract or secondment opportunity for internal staff until August 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for an Autism Transition Outreach Worker, on a full-time, term-time only basis.

About you...

You will support autistic children transitioning from mainstream primary to secondary schools within Bracknell Forest. Working with a select cohort, you will build strong, trusting relationships with children, their parents/carers and schools to ensure a smooth and successful transition. You will hold a case load of pupils, across KS2 and KS3, working in partnership with primary and secondary educators throughout.

We are seeking someone with a HLTA Level 4 qualification or relevant qualification in the field of autism. You will be a confident communicator, able to engage with neurodiverse children and work effectively with families and professionals to meet individual needs.

About the team...

You will be working closely with the Autism service who are committed to supporting neurodiverse children within mainstream settings across Bracknell Forest. The role is varied and stimulating with opportunities to work in partnership with our schools whilst identifying and delivering the transitional support our students require. Whilst we collaborate effectively within a close supportive team, we also maintain the initiative and discipline to manage our roles independently.

Key responsibilities...

• To meet the transitionary needs of autistic children as they move from primary to secondary through the delivery of a seamless transitionary programme, aiming for children to be confident and thriving in their secondary setting
• To hold a caseload of children transitioning between primary and secondary settings, ensuring needs are appropriately captured and understood - reporting on the same to schools, parent/carers and the local authority
• To form positive working relationships with primary and secondary educators, to support autistic pupils' transition
• To promote inclusion and establish constructive and trusting relationships with pupils and parents/carers, providing advocacy for the children following their transition to their secondary setting

Our benefits...

• Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).
• An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.
• Local government pension scheme.
• Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
• Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
• A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.
• Sports and Social Club.
• Staff dental and health plans.
• Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.
• Supermarket discount.

Our values

At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Reasonable adjustments

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.

Interview date

Interviews will be held on 17th July 2025.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.

Want to ask us a question?

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:

Name: Jane Yeo

Job title: Senior Autism Transition Outreach Worker

Phone number: 01344353418

At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambitious and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.

Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying.

We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.

Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.

No agencies please.