Job Introduction
The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks if relevant to their role.
Join Us as a Studio 3 Trainer
The National Autistic Society helps create a world that works for autistic people and within our Corporate Services support the teams who champion the rights and interests of autistic people and their families. We have a rewarding opportunity for a Studio 3 Trainer. If you share our values and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Visit our website to find out more about who we are: https://www.autism.org.uk/
About the Team
National Studio 3 Trainers form a key part of Low Arousal and Behaviour Management and be working as part of the wider directorate of Assurance and Compliance. They work in close collaboration with operational teams, schools, and services to ensure consistent and effective practice. The team is dedicated to delivering high quality training, promoting low arousal approaches, and contributing to improved outcomes for autistic people and those who support them
About the Role
As a Studio 3 Trainer, you will be responsible for designing and delivering Managing Signs of Distress training to schools and adult service settings across a broad geographical region. Your work will focus on supporting the safe, consistent and ethical implementation of the Managing Signs of Distress framework, ensuring staff are confident in applying least restrictive, person‑centred approaches aligned with BILD and Restraint Reduction Network standards
What You’ll Do
- Deliver Studio 3 Low Arousal and Managing Signs of Distress training across services.
- Support the implementation of the Managing Signs of Distress framework in practice.
- Contribute to the design and continuous improvement of training materials and departmental products.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in supporting autistic people and people with learning disabilities and mental health needs.
- Completed the Managing Signs of Distress Trainer Programme.
- Up to date knowledge of autism practice, PBS, safeguarding, trauma-informed approaches, and best practice developments.
Click here for the Job Description
This advert is for a full-time permanent position at 35 hours per week.
This role is hybrid.
What we can offer you
- Pension – Auto-enrolled pension scheme.
- Annual Leave – 33 days (including public holidays). You can buy or sell leave each year.
- 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
You will be required to upload your CV. If you are providing a supporting statement, please consider the following:
- Look at the job description and person specification.
- Tell us how your skills and experience match the role.
- Give examples if you can.
We might close this job advert early if we get lots of suitable applications.
To protect our autistic adults & children at the National Autistic Society, some roles require employees to have a criminal background check. Possession of an Enhanced DBS Check either on the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months would be preferable but not essential if its applicable to your role.
Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from autistic people.
We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme.
Important Information
Agencies need not apply.
Please note the National Autistic Society are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas.