Learning Support Coordinator

Ambitious about Autism; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

Clearing pathways for career progression

Supportive workplace environment

Job summary

A non-profit organization focused on education in England seeks a Learning Support Coordinator to lead and inspire a dedicated team. The role involves overseeing personalized educational programmes for autistic young people aged 16–25, ensuring high standards of care and safeguarding. Ideal candidates will be dynamic, confident, and committed to fostering inclusivity. The position is full-time and based in Isleworth, offering the chance to make a genuine difference in students' lives.

Qualifications

• Dynamic, confident, and compassionate professional committed to helping autistic young people thrive.
• Experience in a relevant educational setting, preferably with young adults.
• Ability to lead and coach a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and inspire a team of Learning and Behaviour Specialists.
• Oversee the delivery of personalized, evidence-based programmes.
• Maintain the highest standards of care and safeguarding.

Job description

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Ambitious College is growing, and we are excited to be recruiting a Learning Support Coordinator to join our dedicated team in Isleworth. We are looking for a dynamic, confident, and compassionate professional who is committed to helping autistic young people thrive.

As part of our transdisciplinary team, you will play a key role in supporting learners to achieve outstanding educational and personal outcomes.

Ambitious College is an award‑winning specialist further education provision for autistic young people aged 16–25, and is rated Good by Ofsted. We believe every young person deserves a fulfilling, meaningful, and happy life. Our learner‑centred approach focuses on wellbeing, independence, and preparing each young person for their next steps—whether that’s employment, further study, or active participation in their community.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and inspire a team of Learning and Behaviour Specialists, ensuring exceptional support for every learner.

High-Quality Programme Delivery

• Oversee the delivery of personalised, evidence‑based programmes that reflect each learner’s needs, strengths, and aspirations.

Care and Support Excellence

• Maintain the highest standards of care and safeguarding, ensuring all practices and protocols are followed consistently.

What We Offer

• A supportive, collaborative environment where your contribution is valued.
• Ongoing professional development and clear pathways for career progression.
• The opportunity to make a genuine and lasting difference in the lives of autistic young people.

Benefits & Dates

• Closing Date: 5th January 2026
• Start Date: February 2026
• Interview Date: week beginning 12th January 2026

Seniority Level

• Associate

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Education

Industries

• Non‑profit Organizations and Education

If you are passionate about inclusive education and ready to make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunities

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 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.

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