FEAST Learning Adviser

Abingdon and Witney College; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Corporate gym membership

Job summary

Abingdon and Witney College is seeking a dedicated FEAST Learning Adviser to support students with Autism Spectrum Conditions across our campuses. You will collaborate with curriculum staff, families and external professionals to embed autism-informed approaches and promote independence.

The role focuses on mentoring, workload management, transition arrangements and quality assurance, starting November 2026, with a permanent contract and 37 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of ASD & ADHD and their impact on learning and development.
• Recent specialist training in Autism or communication and interaction.
• Recent experience supporting young people with Autism, ideally at KS3 and above.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and influence practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice and support to teaching and support staff on effective strategies for learners with ASD & ADHD.
• Deliver one-to-one mentoring and tailored support to students.
• Lead and contribute to group activities supporting learner development with specialist teams.

Skills

ASD & ADHD knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification / criteria. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

Salary: £29,599 - £31,447 per annum (Pro-rata salary £25,842 - £27,455 per annum)

Hours per week: 37

Weeks per Annum: 40 (45.40 including holidays)

Working pattern: Monday - Thursday 7.5 hours, Friday 7 hours

Location: Based in Abingdon (working across all campuses)

Contract type: Permanent

Start date: November 2026

Are you passionate about supporting young people with ASD & ADHD to achieve their full potential? We are looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable FEAST Learning Adviser to join our specialist SEND team and play a key role in creating inclusive learning experiences across the college.

In this rewarding role, you will work closely with students, curriculum staff, families and external professionals to ensure learners with Autism Spectrum Conditions can fully access their studies, develop independence and participate in all aspects of college life. You will also provide specialist advice and guidance to staff, helping to embed autism-informed approaches across the curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice and support to teaching and support staff on effective strategies that promote learning, communication and positive behaviour for students with ASD & ADHD.
• Deliver one-to-one mentoring and tailored support to students, helping them manage workload, organisation, social relationships and the wider demands of college life.
• Lead and contribute to group activities that support learner development, working alongside specialist teams including Speech and Language Therapists.
• Support transition arrangements into and out of college, including liaison with schools, work placements and other professionals.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with families and external agencies to ensure coordinated support for learners.
• Contribute to quality assurance activities, monitoring outcomes and helping to maintain high standards of support delivery.
• Participate in staff development activities, sharing expertise and promoting best practice across the college.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Sound knowledge of ASD & ADHD and their impact on learning and development.
• Recent specialist training in Autism or communication and interaction.
• Recent experience supporting young people with Autism, ideally at Key Stage 3 and above.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and influence practice.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach with the ability to use initiative and promote innovative ways of working.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle to travel between college campuses.

Desirable

• Experience of working with young people with Autism within a Further Education setting.
• Experience of delivering training, guidance or advisory support to colleagues.

Why Work with us:

Excellent benefits for our employees including generous pension and holiday schemes (with potential Christmas closure days), continued professional development, flexible working options, corporate gym membership, cycle/tech scheme and much more.

*Abingdon and Witney College reserve the right to close all applications before posted closing date.

AWC values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all appointments are subject to satisfactory clearances including enhanced DBS checks.

Abingdon and Witney College are committed to safer recruitment practices. In addition to our pre-employment checks, we will conduct an online search. This includes checking Google main results feed as well as the 'News' and 'Images' tab. We will be checking for any publicly available information that suggests the applicant may not be suitable to work with children or young/vulnerable people or content that could potentially damage Abingdon and Witney College's reputation. This may include inappropriate posts, comments or images displaying evidence of offensive or inappropriate behaviour, jokes or language, discriminatory comments, inappropriate photos, drug or alcohol misuse.