Autism Champion

Overview

We are looking for someone with experience of working with autistic students to support us in the development of our provision for autistic students.

Main duties would include –

• Supporting autistic students to access a broad and balanced curriculum.
• Completing referrals for Autism to be assessed as supporting families through this process.
• Supporting the development of plans for autistic students so they can thrive in the classroom.
• Develop the use of AV1 robots and how they can support autistic students to access a wide curriculum.
• Development of interventions to support autistic students in learning about themselves and how they can best support their own learning.
• The use of social stories to be used within the department.
• To support all staff in developing the best provision possible for autistic students.

Training will also be given in how to help support students in examinations with reading, scribing, prompting or any other access arrangement that may be required. For parts of the academic year all Teaching Assistants need to support the examinations process.  

Salary & Benefits

Scale point 12-17 £28,598 - £31,022 FTE (negotiable depending upon experience)

Actual paid amount £24,488 - £26,564

Benefits of working at Torquay Academy include:

• Priority admission to the Academy for secondary places
• Free gym membership to support health and wellbeing
• Cycle to work scheme through salary sacrifice

Closing date and how to apply

Closing date: 2nd February 2026 at midday

To apply, please complete the application form below:

Support Staff Application Form

Interview date: 10th February 2026

Person Specification & Job Description

An exceptional individual who believes in the power of education to change a child’s life.

Torquay Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We welcome visits to the school, please contact the Principal’s PAs, Stephanie Bolton or Amy Thompson, to arrange a visit at admin@TQacademy.co.uk or 01803 329351.

Please note the Academy reserves the right to withdraw the advert prior to the closing date should a suitable candidate be appointed prior to the closing date.