Neurodevelopmental Assessor

About the role

Clinical practice delivers autism evaluations for young clients within a multidisciplinary context. Teams shape service pathways while prioritizing children, families and clinicians in all work. The position operates under permanent full-time hours with flexibility for childcare and personal commitments. You will manage a caseload of children and young people, ensuring that each assessment is completed to a high standard within agreed timescales. The role requires you to interpret complex developmental histories and integrate findings from multiple sources into a coherent clinical picture. You will contribute to the development and refinement of neurodevelopmental pathways to improve service user experience. Close collaboration with families, schools and other professionals is essential to gather rich and meaningful information. Your work will directly influence the diagnostic journey and the subsequent support available to children and their families.

Key facts

What you'll do

Gather and analyze information from schools, families, and other professionals to form a comprehensive understanding of each child's needs.

Conduct in-depth, strength-based clinical interviews with children, young people, and their families to build a nuanced developmental history.

Administer and score standardized autism assessment tools such as ADOS-2 and ADI-R with precision and confidence.

Observe and interpret child behavior within naturalistic and structured settings to inform clinical judgment.

Synthesize data from multiple sources to formulate clear diagnostic conclusions and recommendations.

Participate in multidisciplinary team discussions where diagnostic decisions are debated and service pathways are shaped.

Produce detailed, clear, and sensitive feedback reports that communicate findings to children, young people, and their families.

Ensure all documentation meets high standards for clinical reasoning, accuracy, and compliance with safeguarding guidelines.

Support service development by contributing to pathway reviews, audits, and the implementation of best practices.

Act as a clinical expert within the team, mentoring colleagues and sharing knowledge to elevate the standard of neurodevelopmental practice.

Uphold ethical standards and professional integrity in every interaction, maintaining confidentiality and trust with clients.

Promote inclusive practice by adapting assessment methods to remove barriers and ensure equitable access for all children.

Requirements

Professional registration is required with one of the following: HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist or HCPC Registered Speech and Language Therapist.

A minimum of two years' experience conducting autism assessments for children and young people is necessary.

Experience using autism assessment tools such as ADOS-2, ADI-R, 3Di and ACE is required.

Excellent report writing, communication and clinical reasoning skills underpin effective assessments and family feedback.

Strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and ethical clinical practice guides everyday decision-making.

The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team is essential.

A thorough understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions, particularly autism, and their presentation across the lifespan is mandatory.

Reliable transport or access to public transport is required to attend face-to-face appointments in East London.

Practical notes

This role requires on-site presence on specific days for assessments and therapy, with flexibility for remote follow-ups and meetings.

The position is based in East London, with hybrid arrangements and potential for travel between sites.

Clinicians must hold current professional registration and relevant UK licensure where applicable.

Typical interview steps

Hiring processes usually combine a screening conversation with one or more interview rounds. Candidates can expect questions about their experience, a scenario or case, and a chance to ask their own questions. Preparation and specific examples from past work carry the most weight. Whatever the role, preparation is visible. Reviewing the company's product, the job description, and your own past work before the conversation is the strongest step.

Good to know

The role focuses on neurodevelopmental assessment within a specialist child and youth service.

Practitioners use structured tools such as ADOS-2 and ADI-R alongside clinical interviews and observational methods.

The team emphasizes reflective practice, supervision and ongoing professional development.

Work spans assessment, report writing, multidisciplinary collaboration and service development.

Clinical reasoning, safeguarding awareness and sensitive communication with children and families are central to the work.

Questions to ask

Worth asking in any interview: how the team measures success, who the role works with daily, what the onboarding looks like, and what the company is trying to achieve this year. Asking what past hires did well is a strong final question. Keep the list short and pick the questions that matter most to you.

Career growth

Careers in this field grow through a mix of experience, responsibility, and demonstrated results. Early years build skills; later years build ownership. Many professionals switch focus areas or companies to keep growing. Growth in any career comes from scope, results, and reputation. Take on work that is slightly uncomfortable, and make sure others can see the outcomes.