Autistic Learning Advisor
Training and Consultancy, Centre for Practice Innovation
Remote working, with occasional attendance at our Head Office in Alloa
£28,744 - £30,837
Full Time - 37 hours
Reference: SA656
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our training and consultancy team as an Autistic Learning Advisor!
Reporting to the External Learning and Consultancy Lead, this is a key role that will support in the delivery of our external learning and consultancy partnerships, providing knowledge, insight, and advice from the perspective of lived experience.
Key tasks and responsibilities:
- To work with the External Learning and Consultancy Lead to deliver our suite of autism and related learning to a wide range of external partners both in person and online.
- Working in collaboration with our Researcher in Residence and our internal Practice Development Team, you will ensure our External Learning Team are kept informed of any key updates in research and that our learning content reflects the very latest thinking.
- To challenge ableism towards autistic and neurodivergent people.
- Ability to translate contemporary autism thinking into easily understandable learning within the training room.
- A strong understanding of the different support needs autistic people may have, particularly within an education and workplace setting.
- To proactively bring issues that impact autistic people to the attention of the External Learning and Consultancy Lead and suggest solutions in the context of our external learning and consultancy strategy.
Scottish Autism offers you:
Staff wellbeing is priority, and we strive to ensure all colleagues feel valued and supported at work.
We provide an excellent benefits package, which includes a competitive salary and a personalised learning pathway for all.
We keep it simple with 3 pay points. You progress at your pace as you develop. We benchmark regularly to ensure the rates are competitive.
- 32 days' holiday pro rata (which increases with your length of service)
- Sector leading training from day one, including fully funded support to complete your necessary SVQ
- Non-contributory life assurance scheme
- Workplace Pension (Employer matched up to 9%)
- Discount platform
- Employee Assistance Programme
Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities is at the heart of our vision, mission and values. We encourage and welcome applications from people with lived experience of autism.
Closing Date: Friday 16th August 2024
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