Assistive Technologist

Ambitious about Autism; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambitious College, part of Ambitious about Autism, is seeking an Assistive Technologist to shape how assistive technology is used across the College. Based at the West London Campus in Isleworth, you will work with learners, families and the college team to ensure access to technology and communication tools tailored to individual needs.

You will identify and address assistive technology needs, assess and recommend solutions from low-tech to advanced systems, and coach colleagues to use

Qualifications

• Identify learners' assistive technology and communication needs and establish starting points and support plans.
• Assess, recommend and support the use of assistive technologies from low-tech to advanced solutions.
• Help create inclusive, communication-rich learning environments enabling learners to participate independently.
• Collaborate with teaching teams, Speech and Language Therapists and other professionals to embed technology in education and support.
• Coach and develop colleagues to use assistive technology effectively in everyday learning environments.
• Provide training and guidance to colleagues and families around augmentative communication, literacy, reading and writing support.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with learners to identify their assistive technology and communication needs and establish starting points and support plans.
• Assess, recommend and support the use of assistive technologies, from low-tech to advanced solutions.
• Help create inclusive, communication-rich learning environments that enable learners to participate as fully and independently as possible.

Job description

Are you passionate about using assistive technology to remove barriers to learning, communication and independence?

We're looking for an Assistive Technologist to join Ambitious College at an exciting time of growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape how assistive technology is used across the College and make a real difference to the educational experiences and future independence of our young people.

Predominantly based at our West London Campus in Isleworth, you'll work closely with colleagues, families and our established Assistive Technologist at our North London Campus to ensure learners have access to the technology, communication tools and approaches that best meet their individual needs.

What you'll be doing

As our Assistive Technologist, you'll be the specialist point of contact for assistive technology at your location, combining hands‑on work with learners with coaching, training and strategic development.

You will:

• Work directly with learners to identify their individual assistive technology and communication needs, establishing clear starting points and appropriate support plans.
• Assess, recommend and support the use of a range of assistive technologies, from low-tech solutions through to more advanced technology and augmentative communication systems.
• Help create inclusive, communication-rich learning environments that enable learners to participate as fully and independently as possible.
• Work collaboratively with teaching teams, Speech and Language Therapists and other professionals to ensure technology is embedded effectively into learners' education and support.
• Coach and develop colleagues so they have the confidence and skills to use assistive technology effectively in everyday learning environments.
• Provide training and guidance to colleagues and families around augmentative communication, literacy, reading and writing support.

About you

We're looking for someone who understands how technology can be used creatively and practically to improve communication, learning and independence.

You'll be someone who enjoys working collaboratively and can build strong relationships with learners, families and multidisciplinary teams. You'll also be confident sharing your expertise, coaching colleagues and translating specialist knowledge into practical approaches that can be used consistently across different environments.

In return, we offer a wide range of benefits including a commitment to CPD (Continued Professional Development), excellent career opportunities, professional support and more.

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 toproviding 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 searchmaybecarried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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.

Band 5 £42,000 - £51,000 (depending on skills and experience)g on skills and experience)