Autism Base Interventions Lead

Preston School; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 22,000 - GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Yeovil seeks an Autism Base Interventions Lead to coordinate support for students with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). You'll lead a team of Teaching Assistants, ensuring high-quality provision and strong student outcomes. This position offers the chance to work in a highly reputable school known for its academic success and provides access to professional development and various employee benefits. Commitment to safeguarding is essential.

Benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

Free eye tests

Employee benefits platform

Qualifications

• Inspirational candidate with a passion for supporting students with Autism Spectrum Condition.
• Track record of supporting students with additional needs.
• Ability to lead a team to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate high-quality provision for students with ASC.
• Oversee a group of Teaching Assistants within the SEND team.
• Work with individuals and small groups to support learning.

Skills

Supporting students with additional needs

Team leadership

Strong English skills

Strong Maths skills

Job description

* Autism Base Interventions LeadNEWFast Apply# Autism Base Interventions LeadEmployerLocation: Yeovil, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: Actual £22,685 - 23,794 (FTE £26,403 - £27,694)Posted: 29th January 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 27th February 2026 09:00 AMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1531913Job Reference: AEPC Int Lead Jan 2026Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1531913* Share :Accountable to: AEPC Base LeaderContract Type: Full Time – PermanentStart Date: ASAPSalary: Actual £22,685 - 23,794 (FTE £26,403 - £27,694)We are seeking an inspirational Interventions Lead, to lead and coordinate high-quality provision for students with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) within the AEPC and to take oversight of a group of Teaching Assistants who make up our wider SEND team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school with some of the strongest student outcomes in Somerset – both in terms of academic achievement and progression onto meaningful post-16 education and training. In September 2025, our outcomes placed Preston among the top three schools in Somerset for Attainment 8, this role helps ensure that our students with SEND can attain just as well.Preston School has a clear and ambitious vision: To Achieve Excellence, by Inspiring Ambition – For Every Student, Every Day. We are committed to delivering outstanding education and wider opportunities for our students, and we seek a Teaching Assistant who wholeheartedly shares this vision.Based in the heart of Somerset, the successful applicant will benefit from beautiful surroundings, a strong commitment to continued professional development and join a welcoming and supportive staff community.We encourage early applications for this role as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.What We Are Looking For:An inspirational candidate with a passion for supporting students who face additional challenges to their learningA track record of supporting students with additional needs and the ability to lead a team in improving their outcomesA commitment to securing strong student outcomes, by supporting consistently high-quality teaching and targeted intervention work when requiredAn ability to work with small groups of students and on a one-to-one basis as requiredStrong English and Maths skills, to enable the effective support of students and clear communication with their familiesWhat We Offer:A school ranked in the top 3 in Somerset for academic attainment in the last academic yearClear and consistent behaviour management routines, with centralised detentionsA focus on workload and wellbeing, with strong centralised curriculum planningStrong links within the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership which support strong continued professional development and further career opportunities for our staffA Cycle to Work scheme and free eye tests, along with access to an employee benefits platformSafeguarding Statement:Preston School and the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership 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. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Preston School 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. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Preston SchoolPart of### Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership