Ambitious about Autism
Specialist Teaching Assistant
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Specialist Teaching Assistant (STA) – Autism / SEND
We are Ambitious about Autism, a national charity with a clear goal: to create a world where autistic children and young people are heard, included and supported.
We are looking for patient, empathetic and resilient LSAs to join our Ambitious College in Tottenham. The age group of our learners is from 16 to 25 years and all learners have a primary diagnosis of autism.
Job Details
- Position Type: Full time, permanent (term time only)
- Hours: 9am – 4.30pm
- Salary: £26,936 to £27,165 per annum
- Location: Capital City College, Tottenham, N15 4FY
- Note: We will be moving to Montagu Building at Capital City College's Enfield campus in September 2027
- Start Date: Mid September/October 2026
The Role
This is a role where no two days are ever the same! Some days can be very challenging, but they can also be incredibly rewarding. As a STA, you will be working on a 1:1 basis with our autistic pupils and assisting them with:
- Access learning
- Developing communication, confidence and independence
- Celebrate progress - however big or small
- Take part in community based activities like swimming and work experience
- Responding to behaviours of distress with patient and supportive care
- Supporting pupils with personal care
- Helping our pupils feel safe, understood and proud of themselves
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Why Join Us
- This is a term time only role (yet you are paid across 52 weeks!)
- You will be placed on a training programme when you join the role with continued CPD
- Be part of a warm, supportive and collaborative team
- Progression opportunities to grow your career in SEND
- Be part of a national charity with a clear mission and shared values
- Varied, meaningful work with real impact
- Access to staff discount schemes, including Blue Light Card eligibility
- Full benefits package: https://jobs.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/jobs/benefits-rewards/
Our Commitment
Ambitious About Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.
Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.
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Ambitious About Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search may be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The safeguarding responsibilities of the post are as per the job description and person specification.
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