Job Description

Learning Support Assistant (1123)

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Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - Autism / SEND

Ambitious About Autism is recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support autistic young people aged 16-25 at Ambitious College, our specialist further education college.

Full time, permanent (term time only) Hours: 9am - 4.30pm Salary: 25,837 - 27,165 per annum Location: Tottenham, North London (N15 4FY) Start date: February 2026 (flexible depending on notice periods)

Please note, this role may not meet Skilled Worker visa sponsorship criteria



You will work 1:1 with autistic learners, supporting them to access learning, build independence, confidence, and life skills -- both on campus and in the community. This role involves personal care.

This role is ideal for candidates with experience or interest in:

SEN / SEND Autism Learning Support Assistant or Teaching Assistant roles Care, youth work, education, or psychology backgrounds

What we offer:

Term time only working (paid across 52 weeks) Extensive autism specific training and CPD Support from leading autism specialists Free daily breakfast Employee benefits including EAP, cycle-to-work, and season ticket loans Full benefits package: https://jobs.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/jobs/benefits-rewards/

The official internal title for this role is Specialist Teaching Assistant, but it is advertised externally as Learning Support Assistant to reflect the nature of the role and maximise reach.



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.



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.

Whether the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected', 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.

Location:

Ambitious College Pears Campus at Capital City College Tottenham

Salary:

25,837 to 27,165 (based on experience)

Contract Type:

Full Time

Vacancy Type:

Permanent

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Closing Date:

30 January 2026