Specialist autism training

We strive to be exemplary exponents of TEACCH, a programme for individuals of all ages and skill levels with autistic spectrum disorders which is based on evidence regarding characteristic patterns of thinking and behaviour seen in individuals with autism.

TEACCH is at the very heart of our approach and have strong links with the University of North Carolina where this model of practice originated. We are the only organisation outside of the United States to offer the Beyond the Basics advanced TEACCH training course.

We value our staff and aim to transfer our specialist autism knowledge to all staff so they can provide the best care for our young people. An exceptional number of our staff are TEACCH trained including Teachers, Home Managers and Deputy Managers, plus two staff are TEACCH Certified Practitioners and three are TEACCH Certified Advanced Consultants which is a very significant achievement. We also want to share our experience and expertise with other professionals, parents and anyone wanting to learn more about supporting young people with severe autism. Our specialist training courses are available to all staff members as well as parents and other professionals in the autism community.

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3 day Structured Teaching Course

A broad-based course providing both the theoretical and practical applications of structured teaching. Read more

3 day Structured Teaching Course

A broad-based course providing both the theoretical and practical applications of structured teaching. Read more

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Autism Practitioner

We aim for our support staff to be highly trained experts in autism, that's why we call them Autism Practitioners rather than Support Workers. We are looking for individuals with and without experience in care to provide a positive learning environment for young people.

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We are looking for a volunteer to join our Fundraising team two days per week, to oversee corporate volunteer groups visits to Prior’s Court.

Autism Practitioner - Education and Vocational Learning

We offer unrivalled opportunities for those seeking positions in a residential school environment and have exciting term-time only positions for Autism Practitioners working between 25-35 hours a week within our school.

Health and Wellbeing Hub Appeal resources

Help us to transform the health and wellbeing of young people with severe autism by delivering purpose-built facilities to enable us to be more efficient, proactive and better able to meet our young people's health and wellbeing needs.

Press statement; Devastating news from Prior's Court

On Thursday 11 October, Prior’s Court received a call from Thames Valley Police informing us that one of our minibuses had been involved in a serious road traffic collision with a heavy goods vehicle on the M4.

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Set up in 1999, Prior's Court Foundation provides the governance and administration for Prior's Court School, Prior's Court Young Adult Provision and Prior's Court Training & Development Centre. Find out how to contact us here.

Autism Practitioner

What we do

Prior’s Court is dedicated to bringing the highest level of expertise to support and improve life chances for people with severe autism.

What we do 5-20

Prior's Court School is an independent special school for young people with autism aged 5 to 20 years. All students are on the autism spectrum and have moderate to severe learning difficulties and complex needs.

Family Fund

We are absolutely devastated that a road traffic collision on Thursday 11 October caused three members of staff to lose their lives while two have suffered life changing injuries. We would like to thank all those who donated or sent messages of support to those affected.

Let Me Shine

To mark World Autism Awareness Day on 2nd April, Prior’s Court released a new single, ‘Let Me Shine’, to challenge perceptions of autism. Please listen to the song, watch the video and help share the message.

What we do 19-25

Prior’s Court Young Adult Provision was set up in 2011 to meet the continuing needs of young adults between the ages of 19 and 25 with autism, learning difficulties and complex needs.

Senior Autism Practitioner

Join our teams working in conjunction with the Home Management Team supporting young people with severe autism in their homes.

Autism Practitioner - Nights

Our night teams play a key role in improving the sleep patterns of young people with autism and in building their independence and life-skills.

Prior Insight

Prior Insight is a ground-breaking, bespoke digital platform used for recording and reporting the extensive information generated every day about the children and young people with autism at Prior's Court. Prior Insight provides new insights and a better understanding of autism to enhance support. Read more

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