Supported Internship Lecturer

Ambitious College, part of Ambitious about Autism , is seeking a passionate and experienced Supported Internship Lecturer to deliver an outstanding supported internship programme at Chessington World of Adventure 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 Chessington World of Adventure

• 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- June 2026

Closing Date- Sunday 12th April 2026

Shortlist Date- Monday 13th April 2026

Interview date- Friday 17th April 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 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.