At Ambitious about Autism , we are ambitious for autistic children and young people. We believe every young person should be supported to learn, thrive and achieve their potential. St John's College is a specialist education and residential college for autistic young people aged 19 to 25, many of whom have complex needs. Our environment plays a vital role in supporting learning, wellbeing and independence, and we are looking for a skilled and reliable Premises Supervisor to help us maintain safe, welcoming and well run spaces across our site. About the role As Premises Supervisor, you will be part of the Estates and Maintenance team, supporting the day to day upkeep, safety and compliance of our education and residential buildings. You will carry out a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks, working with minimal supervision and taking pride in maintaining high standards across the college. You will also support statutory compliance checks, liaise with contractors, and help ensure our buildings remain safe and fit for purpose for young people, staff and visitors. About you You will be an experienced maintenance operative or handyman with a practical, solutions focused approach. You will be organised, reliable and able to manage your workload effectively, whilst working collaboratively with colleagues across the college. You will understand the importance of health and safety, safeguarding and compliance in a specialist education and residential environment and be committed to working in line with our values. What we offer The opportunity to work within a values driven organisation making a real difference to autistic young people A supportive and inclusive working environment Access to training and development relevant to the role A workplace where safeguarding, wellbeing and respect are central to everything we do Closing date: 8th March Shortlisting and outcome notifications: 9 10 March Interviews: March 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 maybe 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.
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
At Ambitious about Autism , we are ambitious for autistic children and young people. We believe every young person should be supported to learn, thrive and achieve their potential. St John's College is a specialist education and residential college for autistic young people aged 19 to 25, many of whom have complex needs. Our environment plays a vital role in supporting learning, wellbeing and independence, and we are looking for a skilled and reliable Premises Supervisor to help us maintain safe, welcoming and well run spaces across our site. About the role As Premises Supervisor, you will be part of the Estates and Maintenance team, supporting the day to day upkeep, safety and compliance of our education and residential buildings. You will carry out a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks, working with minimal supervision and taking pride in maintaining high standards across the college. You will also support statutory compliance checks, liaise with contractors, and help ensure our buildings remain safe and fit for purpose for young people, staff and visitors. About you You will be an experienced maintenance operative or handyman with a practical, solutions focused approach. You will be organised, reliable and able to manage your workload effectively, whilst working collaboratively with colleagues across the college. You will understand the importance of health and safety, safeguarding and compliance in a specialist education and residential environment and be committed to working in line with our values. What we offer The opportunity to work within a values driven organisation making a real difference to autistic young people A supportive and inclusive working environment Access to training and development relevant to the role A workplace where safeguarding, wellbeing and respect are central to everything we do Closing date: 8th March Shortlisting and outcome notifications: 9 10 March Interviews: March 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 maybe 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.
We are looking for a College Administrator/Receptionist to join our team on an initial 9 month MAT cover this may extend to 12 months. You'll provide administrative and reception support to Ambitious College, based at West Thames Campus. You'll be the first point of contact for the college, receiving visitors, telephone calls, deliveries and email. You'll meet and greet external and internal visitors, ensuring they are signed in/out according to internal processes. You'll assist with any parent/carer communications, such as emailing/telephoning, sending out information packs or letters as needed. You'll provide administrative support for financial processes, including raising purchase orders, processing invoices and goods received. We are looking for someone who has: Experience of providing high quality administration and reception support within a fast paced /busy and pressurised environment Excellent IT skills Microsoft Office and particularly Outlook, Excel and Word Experience of financial administration and processes such as invoicing, petty cash and use of financial systems/software Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels via telephone and written forms of communication including experience of being able to set out and form correspondence In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible working and more! This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below. If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer. 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 maybe 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.
Feb 16, 2026
Full time
We are looking for a College Administrator/Receptionist to join our team on an initial 9 month MAT cover this may extend to 12 months. You'll provide administrative and reception support to Ambitious College, based at West Thames Campus. You'll be the first point of contact for the college, receiving visitors, telephone calls, deliveries and email. You'll meet and greet external and internal visitors, ensuring they are signed in/out according to internal processes. You'll assist with any parent/carer communications, such as emailing/telephoning, sending out information packs or letters as needed. You'll provide administrative support for financial processes, including raising purchase orders, processing invoices and goods received. We are looking for someone who has: Experience of providing high quality administration and reception support within a fast paced /busy and pressurised environment Excellent IT skills Microsoft Office and particularly Outlook, Excel and Word Experience of financial administration and processes such as invoicing, petty cash and use of financial systems/software Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels via telephone and written forms of communication including experience of being able to set out and form correspondence In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible working and more! This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below. If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer. 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 maybe 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.
Ambitious College, part of Ambitious about Autism , is seeking a passionate and experienced Supported Internship Lecturer to deliver an outstanding supported internship programme at LEGOLAND Windsor Resort in partnership with DFN Project Search. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting autistic young people to develop skills, confidence, and independence, and to successfully progress into paid employment . The Role As Supported Internship Lecturer, you will: Deliver a high-quality supported internship curriculum aligned with learner needs and employment outcomes Teach, coach, and support Ambitious College learners on-site at LEGOLAND Windsor Provide course leadership , ensuring learners achieve personalised goals and progress towards sustained paid work Act as the daily point of contact for key stakeholders, including employers, job coaches, learners, families, and Ambitious College teams Provide operational oversight to ensure the smooth, safe, and successful running of the supported internship programme Monitor learner progress, maintain accurate records, and contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement About You You will bring: Experience of teaching, training, or supporting young people with additional needs (particularly autism and/or learning disabilities) Knowledge of supported internships, employability, or vocational education Strong relationship-building and communication skills The ability to work independently on-site while collaborating effectively with wider college teams A commitment to high expectations, learner-centred practice, and positive employment outcomes Why Join Us? Be part of a forward-thinking organisation championing inclusion and employment opportunities Work in a dynamic, real-world employment setting Make a lasting impact on learners' lives and futures If you are committed to inclusive education and believe in the potential of every young person to succeed in the workplace, we would love to hear from you. Start Date- April 2026 Closing Date- Sunday 1st March 2026 Shortlist Date- Monday 2 March 2026 Interview date- Tuesday 9th March 2026 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 maybe 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.
Feb 13, 2026
Full time
Ambitious College, part of Ambitious about Autism , is seeking a passionate and experienced Supported Internship Lecturer to deliver an outstanding supported internship programme at LEGOLAND Windsor Resort in partnership with DFN Project Search. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting autistic young people to develop skills, confidence, and independence, and to successfully progress into paid employment . The Role As Supported Internship Lecturer, you will: Deliver a high-quality supported internship curriculum aligned with learner needs and employment outcomes Teach, coach, and support Ambitious College learners on-site at LEGOLAND Windsor Provide course leadership , ensuring learners achieve personalised goals and progress towards sustained paid work Act as the daily point of contact for key stakeholders, including employers, job coaches, learners, families, and Ambitious College teams Provide operational oversight to ensure the smooth, safe, and successful running of the supported internship programme Monitor learner progress, maintain accurate records, and contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement About You You will bring: Experience of teaching, training, or supporting young people with additional needs (particularly autism and/or learning disabilities) Knowledge of supported internships, employability, or vocational education Strong relationship-building and communication skills The ability to work independently on-site while collaborating effectively with wider college teams A commitment to high expectations, learner-centred practice, and positive employment outcomes Why Join Us? Be part of a forward-thinking organisation championing inclusion and employment opportunities Work in a dynamic, real-world employment setting Make a lasting impact on learners' lives and futures If you are committed to inclusive education and believe in the potential of every young person to succeed in the workplace, we would love to hear from you. Start Date- April 2026 Closing Date- Sunday 1st March 2026 Shortlist Date- Monday 2 March 2026 Interview date- Tuesday 9th March 2026 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 maybe 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.
