Autism Assessor Jobs in the UK
Take a Seat connects autism assessors with adults, adolescents and children seeking timely, neurodiversity-affirming diagnostic assessments outside NHS waiting lists.
What autism assessors do at Take a Seat
Autism assessors deliver structured diagnostic assessments using ADOS-2, ADI-R, MIGDAS-2 or equivalent tools, alongside developmental history and functional impact mapping. Reports are written for accessibility, usable by the person, family and GP.
Who we're looking for
- Clinical psychologists, speech and language therapists or psychiatrists with ADOS-2 (or equivalent) training
- Clinicians grounded in a neurodiversity-affirming framework
- Comfortable assessing co-occurring presentations (ADHD, anxiety, sensory profiles)
- Strong report writing skills
Qualifications and registration
- HCPC, GMC or RCSLT registration
- ADOS-2 / ADI-R / MIGDAS-2 trained (research-reliable preferred for ADOS-2)
- Minimum 2 years' post-qualification autism diagnostic experience
- DBS Enhanced clearance
Responsibilities
- Conduct multi-source diagnostic assessments
- Produce diagnostic reports within 10 working days
- Liaise with families, GPs and (where applicable) schools
- Contribute to internal calibration and peer review sessions
Why join Take a Seat
- Choose adult, paediatric or both pathways
- Operations team handles intake, scheduling, invoicing
- Quarterly calibration sessions with senior assessors
- Set your own caseload cap
Areas you'll work across
Frequently asked questions
Do I need ADOS-2 research reliability?
Strongly preferred for paediatric work; clinical reliability is acceptable for adult pathways. We can support recertification.
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