Teaching and Learning Assistant

The Rise School (Ambitious about Autism Schools Trust); London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in London seeks a full-time Teaching and Learning Assistant to support students with Autism in their academic and emotional development. Responsibilities include aiding learners during lessons, preparing for examinations, and ensuring a positive learning environment. Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to safeguarding are essential. Role based in Isleworth, with a start date in October 2025.

Qualifications

• Ability to support learners academically, emotionally, and socially.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.
• Willingness to apply a positive behavioural approach.

Responsibilities

• Support learners in their lessons and coursework.
• Aid in reviewing learning and preparing for exams.
• Assist learners in personalizing their learning programmes.

Skills

Empathy

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Physical resilience

Emotional resilience

Job description

Overview

Teaching and Learning Assistant - The Rise Sixth Form, co-located with West Thames College Isleworth. Full Time - term time only - 8.30 to 4.30pm. Based in Isleworth.

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Responsibilities

• Help learners thrive academically, emotionally, and socially by supporting their lessons and coursework.
• Assist with review of learning and preparation for exams, including time management, revision skills, and essay writing.
• Support learners when they are not in lessons located at West Thames College and at the sixth form base.
• Assist with preparing for lessons and with coursework, and support learners in achieving their individual learning programmes.

Qualifications and qualities

• Empathetic and adaptable individuals who thrive under pressure.
• Strong ability to solve challenges and provide personalised support.
• Physical and emotional resilience to work with young people with a primary diagnosis of Autism, some with other complex needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Willingness to use a positive behavioural approach.

Additional information

• Please note the appointed candidates will be based in Isleworth.
• We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
• Start date: October 2025
• Interview dates: Monday 15 September and Monday 22 September 2025
• The safeguarding responsibilities of the post are as per the job description and personal specification.
• Ambitious about Autism is committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. All applications will be considered on merit.
• Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.