BeyondAutism
Location - Wandsworth, London
Contract - Permanent - Full-time | Term-time only
Competitive salary – £45,496 - £50,160
About the Role
BeyondAutism is seeking an experienced and motivated Programme Lead to join our specialist education team supporting autistic children and young people.
This is a key middle leadership role within our service, responsible for leading the day-to-day running of a classroom and ensuring outstanding learner outcomes through high-quality educational, therapeutic, and behavioural support.
As a Programme Lead, you will work within a collaborative transdisciplinary environment, coordinating teachers, therapists, behaviour analysts, and support staff to deliver safe, consistent, and effective learning experiences tailored to each learner’s needs.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional looking to progress into leadership within a specialist autism setting.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Classroom Management
- Lead the daily running of the classroom and coordinate staff deployment
- Line manage and support classroom staff through coaching, appraisals, probation reviews, and supervision
- Maintain a safe, organised, and positive learning environment
- Ensure programmes are delivered consistently and with fidelity
Learner Outcomes
- Monitor learner progress and identify barriers to achievement
- Oversee Individual Education Plans (IEPs), annual reviews, assessments, and reporting
- Support transitions and learner integration
- Ensure educational, therapeutic, and behavioural strategies are embedded into daily practice
Safeguarding & Compliance
- Act as the Designated Safeguarding Person for the class
- Monitor attendance, welfare, and safeguarding concerns
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and risk management procedures
- Uphold learner dignity, independence, and wellbeing at all times
Collaboration
- Work closely with families, Local Authorities, and external professionals
- Lead transdisciplinary meetings and collaborative planning
- Build strong relationships across education, therapy, and behaviour support teams
About You
Essential
- Professional qualification relevant to your discipline (e.g. QTS, HCPC registration, BCBA/UKSBA certification)
- Experience working within autism education or specialist settings
- Experience leading practice and supporting staff development
- Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills
- Knowledge of EHCPs, IEPs, learner assessments, and review processes
- Understanding of safeguarding procedures and risk management
- Confidence managing staff performance, supervision, and coaching
Desirable
- Previous line management experience
- Level 3 Safeguarding training or willingness to complete
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams
- Experience working with parents, Local Authorities, and external agencies
- First aid or safeguarding lead experience
- Experience managing timetables, staff deployment, or class-level budgets
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Term-time only working
- Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 5%
- Season ticket loan scheme
- Bicycle purchase loan scheme
- Ongoing leadership development and training
- Coaching and mentoring support
- Opportunities for career progression into senior leadership roles
- Supportive and collaborative workplace culture
Working Hours
37.5 hours per week
Monday to Friday, 8:45am – 4:45pm
(30-minute lunch break)
Occasional evening meetings or events may be required.
Safeguarding
BeyondAutism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults. All successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and safeguarding procedures.
Pay: £45,496.00-£50,160.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
