Join Us as a Principal Therapist
At the National Autistic Society, we offer many services to support autistic children and young people. We work to improve education, care, and experiences so they can reach their full potential.
About the School
Helen Allison School is a welcoming and inclusive independent National Autistic Society day school. We cater for children on the autism spectrum aged 5-19 who have an Education, Health and Care plan. We are a small school that can take up to 83 pupils and on average has around 6 pupils per class.
Helen Allison School has been recognised with Beacon Status following Autism Accreditation and Good with Outstanding features from OFSTED.
About the Role
The Principal Therapist will hold accountability for therapy outcomes in our school. This role is jointly responsible for ensuring pupils in our school receive high quality, sector leading education which incorporates a truly transdisciplinary approach. The role will involve reporting detailed governance information to the Head of Therapy and supporting school senior leadership teams in making strategic, informed decisions.
What You’ll Do
Plan and implement effective therapeutic intervention within team budgets
Provide strategic leadership and management within the therapy team
Oversee assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic planning
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a self-motivated, independent self-starter who is confident in engaging with all our stakeholders. We need someone who can drive innovation and quality, as well as significantly raise the profile of the work of Radlett Lodge school both within and outside the charity.
This role is a permanent contract (35 hours per week) with 12 weeks paid holiday a year, which must be taken within the existing school holidays for your school. This is to ensure our pupils receive the continuous support they require while at school.
What we can offer you
Pension – Auto-enrolled pension scheme.
Training – Great induction and training, including autism training.
Discounts – Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).
Healthcare – Cash plan for permanent staff.
Life Assurance – 2x your base salary.
Flexible Benefits – Options like private health, dental insurance, holiday trading, enhanced pension.
Support – 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
Mindfulness – Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends.
Blue Light Card – Eligibility for discounts.
About our application process
When you write your supporting statement:
Look at the job description and person specification.
Tell us how your skills and experience match the role.
Give examples if you can.
For more information about this job please contact Paula Walker, Head of Therapy, at
Interviews will be held onsite on the week beginning 9th March
Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from autistic people.
The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.
We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme.
Please click to view the safeguarding policy and please click to view the policy and procedure for employment of ex-offenders.
Important Information
Agencies need not apply.
Please note the National Autistic Society are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas
Salary description
£48270.00 - £54931.00 per year