Ambitious about Autism
Specialist Teaching Assistant
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Specialist Teaching Assistant
Specialist Teaching Assistant – Ambitious College
About the Role
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of autistic young people? Do you thrive on supporting individuals to achieve their full potential?
Ambitious College is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team of Specialist Teaching Assistants!
About Ambitious College
Ambitious College is an independent specialist day college committed to empowering autistic young people aged 16–25. Our unique educational model centres on personalisation, providing:
- A highly tailored curriculum
- Unwavering 1:1 support
- Real-world skills to enhance independence and community integration
As part of the College of West Thames (CWT) campuses in:
- West London
- Haringey
- Enfield
- North East London (CONEL)
We partner with local businesses, community groups, and mainstream colleges to offer meaningful work placements, giving learners hands-on experience in diverse environments.
Key Responsibilities
As a Specialist Teaching Assistant at Ambitious College, you will:
- Provide academic support and 1:1 assistance to autistic young people to help them achieve their individual goals
- Collaborate with teaching teams to create inclusive, personalised learning plans
- Facilitate real-world work placements and community engagement opportunities
- Foster confidence, skills and independence in juveniles through structured, supportive learning
- Contribute to a positive and empowering learning environment that values autistic voices and needs
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Person Specification & Requirements
- A passion for inclusive education and whole-person growth
- Patience, adaptability and emotional resilience to support diverse learners
- Experience (or demonstrated interest) in working with autistic individuals, especially in an educational setting
- Commitment to personalisation, focusing on each learner’s strengths and challenges
- Strong 1:1 support skills, enthusiasm for community integration, and teamwork
Employer Expectations
- Working pattern: 35 hours per week (Monday–Friday, 41 weeks a year), with 52-week paid employment
- Entrance requirements: Enhanced DBS check and commitment to safeguarding procedures
- Post approval: Exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (량을 in mind)
- The Ethnic Safer Recruitment guidance is applied to help ensure a fair and safeguarding-focused hiring process
What We Offer
At Ambitious College, our core values revolve around empowerment, inclusion, and meaningful impact. We offer:
- A rewarding career path making profound daily differences
- A supportive, collaborative team in a growth-focused environment
- Real opportunities for professional development
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Join us today and help unlock the potential in every learner, shaping a future where autistic young people flourish.
Applying for the Role
- Start date: September 2026
- Interviews: Ongoing through July 2026
- Applications: Must be submitted exclusively online via our [recruitment portal]
Commitment to Equality & Diversity
Ambitious College is fully dedicated to equality of opportunity and diversity. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including but not limited to:
- Race, colour, nationality, ethnicity
- Religion/belief, sex, sexual orientation
- Gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy/maternity
- Disability and neurodiversity
- Age
Applications will be judged solely on merit.
Safeguarding Note
Ambitious College takes safeguarding seriously. All successful candidates must undergo an Enhanced DBS check and meet clear safeguarding responsibilities.
This role uphold the REACH Safeguarding Training commitment.
Applicants are reminded that convictions of **' speculate2 kinds **conditions provided under the DBS Filter Guidance, may not be required disclosures.
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