Fiona Knott - Consultant Clinical Psychologist at Prior’s Court / Associate Professor and the Clinical Director at the Centre for Autism at the University of Reading

Fiona is a clinical psychologist and Associate Professor at the University of Reading. Her research interests have three main strands: development and treatment of anxiety problems in children with autism, employability and autism and attitudes to autism.

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Autism Practitioner

We're looking for people with and without experience in care to join our dedicated support team as Autism Practitioners to help our young people to be healthy, happy and more independent.
Job Coach Coordinator/Careers Lead

We are looking for a Job Coach Coordinator/Careers Lead to create and lead a comprehensive careers service for all young people, ensuring careers feature within the learning framework across all areas of learning.
Teacher - Maternity Cover

Are you a Teacher, looking for a new challenge or an opportunity to move to a SEN Teaching position with a Leadership team to support your development - whether you are experienced or an NQT? We're looking for a Teacher who will be accountable for the planning, delivery and assessment of teaching and learning for students with complex autism.
ICT Lead accepted onto exclusive global expertise programme

Prior’s Court School’s ICT Lead has been selected as a Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Expert for 2021/22, after highlighting digital work done as part of our highly successful Eco-Schools project.

Autism Practitioner

We're looking for people with and without experience in care to join our dedicated support team as Autism Practitioners to help our young people to be healthy, happy and more independent.
Our purpose and ambition

Our charity's purpose and ambition to transform the future for young people with complex autism.
Autism Practitioner - Education

We offer unrivalled opportunities for those seeking positions in a residential school environment and have exciting term-time only positions for Autism Practitioners working 35 hours a week within our school.
Zac's story - a parent's view of Prior's Court

Matt and Suzanne, parents of Prior's Court young person Zac, tell their story of how complex autism has impacted their family. Suzanne explains how Zac's autism affected the lives of his sisters, and their heart-breaking realisation that residential provision was the best option for their son.
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.
Senior Autism Practitioner

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

We are looking for Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Autism Practitioners to support young people with complex autism to grow and develop, encouraging each individual to achieve their aspirations and lead fulfilling and purposeful lives.
Housekeepers/ cleaners

We are looking for part-time housekeepers/ cleaners for either evening or weekend shifts to undertake a range of cleaning duties within all departments across our beautiful 50 acre site.
Term dates

Prior's Court School term dates and school times
Our story

The story of Prior's Court - an autism education charity inspired over 20 years ago by the experience of one parent and one autistic child.

Donate

Every donation to Prior's Court, no matter how big or small, will help build a brighter future for children and young people with complex autism. We are incredibly grateful for your support, thank you. Read more

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Why we exist

The young people at Prior’s Court are all severely affected by their autism. We strive to help them to be healthy, happy, more independent and have the opportunity to work. We aspire to transform the lives of even more young people with complex autism and continually push forward with improvements and innovations to provide the best possible care. This is why we exist. Read more