Job Description

Specialist Teaching Assistant (1065)

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Ambitious About Autism is a national charity for autistic children and young people. We stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights and create opportunities. We run specialist education services, an award-winning employment programme and children and young people are at the heart of our charity's decision-making, policy work and campaigning.

(Please note, a

pplicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position)

In this role, you will be working on a 1:1 basis with our Autistic learners. You will provide support to learners so that they can access the curriculum whilst also promoting their independence and self-esteem through community led activities.

Position:

Specialist Teaching Assistant

School:

Ambitious College,Pears Campus, Capital City College Tottenham, N15 4FY

Contract Type:

Full time, Permanent (

Hours:

9am - 4.30pm)

Salary:

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

About the School:

Ambitious College is an independent specialist day college dedicated to supporting autistic young people aged 16-25. Our educational approach focuses on the individual at all times. We offer a highly personalised curriculum and positively support our learners to acquire new skills and take part in everyday life. We are located within two mainstream further education college campuses: the College of Haringey, Enfield, and North East London, and West Thames College, West London. Through a range of partnerships with local businesses, community groups, and our mainstream college partners, we also offer opportunities to learn in the community. This combined approach - personalised education, positive support, and real work experience - delivers results. It allows our young people to achieve their goals, fulfil their potential, and go on to lead active lives in their community. Ambitious College's values define how we work and ensure that children and young people with autism are at the heart of all that we do.

As part of the Ambitious About Autism team, you will enjoy the following benefits:

Term time only role

(yet paid across 52 weeks)

A competitive salary

of up to 26,502 and

an increase every September

Free healthy breakfast

available everyday

State of the art Autism specific training

including person centred approaches, positive behaviour support, medical training and understanding sensory needs

Working with experts in the Autism industry

with 1:1 meetings and training provided

Eye test vouchers, season ticket loans and a cycle to work scheme.

Employee Assistance Programme

, to help you balance your work, family, and personal life

Continuous professional development

including access to coaching and mentoring as well as e-learning and online training courses

Start date: October half term 2025

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 '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

Contract Type:

Full Time

Vacancy Type:

Permanent

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Closing Date:

28 September 2025