AMBITIOUS ABOUT AUTISM IS A NATIONAL CHARITY DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING AUTISTIC CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE. WE CHAMPION THEIR RIGHTS AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEM TO THRIVE THROUGH SPECIALIST EDUCATION SERVICES AND AWARD-WINNING EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMMES.

(Please note, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position)
Are you ready for a role that’s challenging, exciting and full of purpose?
In this role, you will be working on a 1:1 basis with autistic pupils, helping them access the curriculum while encouraging their independence and self-esteem through both classroom learning and community activities.
Position: Specialist Teaching Assistant
School: TreeHouse School, Muswell Hill, N10 3JA
Contract Type: Full time, Permanent (term time only role)
Hours: 8.45am – 4.35pm
Salary: £25,988 to £27,322 (paid across 52 weeks)

WE OFFER:

• Varied, meaningful work with real impact
• Autism-specific training and ongoing development
• Strong leadership and a culture that prioritises wellbeing
• A career that makes a difference every day
  Our benefits package: https://jobs.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/jobs/benefits-rewards/
  Start date: October 2025 (however earlier start dates are available depending on notice periods)
  Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
  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.

• Location:TreeHouse School
• Salary:£25,988 to £27,322 per annum (based on experience)
• Contract Type:Full Time
• Vacancy Type:Permanent
• Closing Date:22 August 2025

• Location:TreeHouse School
• Salary:£25,988 to £27,322 per annum (based on experience)
• Contract Type:Full Time
• Vacancy Type:Permanent
• Closing Date:22 August 202