Autism Education Specialist & Lead Teaching Assistant

South West Community Chaplaincy; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambitious College is seeking a Higher Level Specialist Teaching Assistant to join the West Thames campus, supporting autistic young adults aged 16–25. You will work with the class Lecturer to plan, deliver and assess learning and mentor Learning Support Workers to develop skills and confidence.

You will support individual learner plans, adapt learning for diverse needs and collaborate with therapists and other professionals to uphold safeguarding and high standards of practice.

Qualifications

• Strong practical experience in education.
• Significant experience working with young people, ideally autistic learners or those with additional needs.
• Experience adapting learning to meet individual needs.
• The ability to model best practice and mentor colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, delivery and assessment of learning.
• Develop accessible resources and personalised learning activities.
• Deliver lessons and activities in the Lecturer's absence.
• Monitor and contribute to learner progress and achievement.
• Model effective strategies for supporting autistic learners, including communication, engagement, independence and positive behaviour support.
• Mentor and provide practical guidance to support staff.
• Support colleagues to implement individual learner plans and strategies.
• Work collaboratively with Lecturers, therapists and other professionals.
• Promote high expectations, independence and participation.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and professional practice.

Job description

Ambitious College is seeking a Higher Level Specialist Teaching Assistant to join the West Thames campus, supporting autistic young adults aged 16–25. You will work with the class Lecturer to plan, deliver and assess learning and mentor Learning Support Workers to develop skills and confidence.

You will support individual learner plans, adapt learning for diverse needs and collaborate with therapists and other professionals to uphold safeguarding and high standards of practice.