Contact Recruitment

To discover more about what it's like to work at Prior's Court, to speak to a member of our recruitment team about a particular role or to attend one of our open days, please get in touch via email or telephone. Alternatively you can write to us at the address below.

Prior’s Court
Hermitage
Thatcham
Berkshire
RG18 9NU

t: +44 (0)1635 245928

e: [email protected]

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Open days

If you’re interested in a rewarding career, supporting and improving the lives of young people with severe autism, we hold regular open days throughout the year at Prior’s Court.

Our open days are a great way to learn more about working with young people with autism. They offer you a chance to see our facilities and to meet some of our team. You can find out about starting or continuing your career in care, learn more about our current roles and opportunities for career progression, and discover what kind of training and benefits we offer.

Check back soon for details of our next open day event.

Latest

Tribute to those who lost their lives

Thames Valley Police have now named our three colleagues who tragically lost their lives in a road traffic collision. CEO, Mike Robinson pays tribute to each of them.
Donate to the 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 others are still in hospital. We have been overwhelmed by messages of support and many wished to support the loved ones of those directly affected, so we have set up a Family Fund to enable this.
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.
Maintenance Technician

We are looking for a Maintenance Technician to join us as part of a small team, providing skilled support in all matters relating to the maintenance and repair of premises for Prior’s Court

Become an Autism Practitioner

Go home every day with a smile on your face knowing that you made a real difference.
Changing Lives

Our work is defined by little moments of progress. To some people they might seem trivial. To us and our young people they are breakthroughs.
An inspiring environment

Our specialist facilities are housed within a beautiful, tranquil estate, where you can gain valuable experience, skills and autism expertise.
Rewards and Benefits

We offer a range of excellent benefits, including flexible shifts, to help support our staff in developing their skills, expertise and career with us.
Skills and Experience

You don’t always need qualifications to join us. Our diverse teams of professionals come from a range of different cultural and career backgrounds.
Training and Support

Our comprehensive training and support ensures that our staff can maintain a high level of expertise and understanding of autism, throughout their career.
Vacancies

There are over 500 staff at Prior’s Court to provide support 24 hours a day. There are full and part time roles working directly with our young people, business support, estates and housekeeping.
Application Process

What happens when you apply for a job at Prior's Court? Find out our recruitment process and timeline here.
Attend an Open Day

Come along to one of our recruitment open days throughout the year to find out more about autism, supporting our young people and what it's like to work at Prior's Court.
Contact Recruitment

How to contact us and where to find us.

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.
Contact Us

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.
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.
Autism Practitioner / Support Worker

We are looking for individuals with an interest in or experience of working in a care environment, who are passionate about providing a positive learning environment for young people and are ambitious to build a career in care to join our team of Autism Practitioners.
What we do 5-19

Prior's Court School is an independent special school for young people with autism aged 5 to 19 years. All students are on the autism spectrum and have moderate to severe learning difficulties and complex needs.
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.
Donate to the 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 others are still in hospital. We have been overwhelmed by messages of support and many wished to support the loved ones of those directly affected, so we have set up a Family Fund to enable this.
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 / Support Worker

Join our teams working in conjunction with the Home Management Team supporting young people with severe autism in their homes.
Autism Practitioner / Support Worker - 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.

Our Impact

Due to the high level and complexity of need, our priority is to ensure that young people are safe and healthy. From there we work to enable progress in all areas of their lives. Read more

Prior Insight

Prior’s Court has the opportunity to develop the first digital whole organisational recording and reporting system for children and young people with autism. Prior Insight will provide new insights and a better understanding of autism to enhance support. Read more

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