Overview
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of Autistic young people? Ambitious College is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Specialist Teaching Assistant!
Ambitious College is an independent specialist day college committed to empowering autistic young people aged 16–25. Our unique educational approach revolves around the individual, providing a highly personalized curriculum and unwavering support to help our learners acquire new skills and integrate into everyday life.
Locations
Located within the vibrant campuses of the College of West Thames College in West London, as well as Haringey, Enfield, and North East London (CONEL), Ambitious College offers a diverse range of learning opportunities. Through partnerships with local businesses, community groups, and mainstream colleges, we provide real-world work experiences, ensuring our learners thrive in various environments.
Role and Responsibilities
As a Specialist Teaching Assistant at Ambitious College, you\'ll play a crucial role in our learners\' journeys, providing academic assistance and community support on a 1:1 basis. Your dedication and commitment will directly contribute to our learners\' success, enabling them to achieve their goals and lead fulfilling lives within their communities.
* Provide academic assistance on a 1:1 basis
* Support learners to acquire new skills and integrate into everyday life
* Contribute to a supportive and inclusive learning environment
Join us in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every individual is valued and empowered to reach their full potential.
Working Pattern
Working pattern: 35 hours per week - Monday to Friday. You will be required to work 41 weeks per year, but will be paid for 52 weeks per year. Start Date: October 2025 or earlier. Interviews: ongoing interviews on a weekly basis through September 2025.
Equality, Safeguarding and Recruitment
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
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.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification. Whether the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are 32protected32, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
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