. This role does not offer sponsorship
Candidates must have Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle to get to work
Please note: This role is based at our Isleworth Site
Join the close-knit, passionate team at Syon Manor College—part of Options Autism—and play a key role in shaping futures for learners aged 16–25.
As a Careers and Employment Assistant, you’ll work alongside our Careers Lead to deliver inspiring, tailored careers and work-related learning experiences that boost confidence, build vital employability skills, and open doors to meaningful opportunities.
About the Role
Based at our Isleworth site, we are excited to welcome a dynamic Careers Assistant to support the delivery of an inspiring and personalised careers and work-related learning programme. Working closely with our Careers Lead, you’ll help students develop essential employability skills, independence, and achieve their Preparation for Adulthood goals.
What You’ll Be Doing
1. Support the design and delivery of a vibrant careers programme preparing students for life beyond college
2. Collaborate with tutors, teachers, and support staff to develop engaging, inclusive work-related learning activities
3. Build and maintain strong partnerships with local employers, community organisations, and training providers
4. Coordinate work experience placements, including conducting risk assessments and site visits to ensure safe, high-quality opportunities
5. Tailor learning experiences to meet each student’s unique goals, abilities, and aspirations
6. Embed Preparation for Adulthood outcomes covering employment, independent living, health, and community inclusion
7. Work with the Accreditation Lead to support qualifications that enhance student achievement
8. Represent Syon Manor professionally, fostering lasting connections with external partners
9. Contribute to the ongoing development of careers provision to ensure it remains inclusive, impactful, and relevant
This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference in students’ lives, helping them develop the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to succeed beyond college.
Who we are looking for
You’re organised, proactive, and passionate about helping young people unlock their potential and thrive beyond college. You communicate confidently and build strong relationships with students, colleagues, and external partners.
10. Experience supporting learners aged 16–25, particularly those with additional needs
11. Strong organisational and communication skills
12. Committed to equality, inclusion, and promoting learner independence
13. Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle
14. Bonus: Experience coordinating work placements or familiarity with employability and Preparation for Adulthood frameworks
About Us
Syon Manor College is a new post-16 provision for young people with autism and complex needs. The college will offer a broad curriculum of academic, vocational and life skills learning including BTECs, GCSEs, Functional Skills and ASDAN accreditations which will work towards Employability or Independence and Duke of Edinburgh qualifications.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Why join Options Autism?
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
15. Life Assurance
16. Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
17. “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
18. A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
19. 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
20. Cycle to Work Schemes
21. Electric Car Purchase Scheme
22. Critical illness cover
23. Family Growth Support - *inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales
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