Careers and Employment Assistant - Aston House/Vine House

Full Job Description

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.

That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.

Job Title:  Careers and Employment Assistant

Location:  Syon Manor College across two campuses:

• Aston House, Uxbridge UB8 1SZ
• Vine House, Uxbridge UB8 3HD

Salary: £23,500.00 - £25,000.00 per annum depending on experience (Not pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Contract:  Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship

Candidates must have Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle to get to work

Please note this role will be based across Aston House and Vine House

Join Our Team as a Careers and Employment Assistant at Syon Manor College!

As we continue to grow, we’re thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity to join our close-knit, passionate team at Syon Manor College School, part of Options Autism.

About the Role

Based across Aston House and Vine House, we’re looking for an enthusiastic Careers Assistant to help shape the futures of our learners aged 16–25. Working hand-in-hand with our Careers Lead, you’ll empower students to build vital employability skills, boost their independence, and make meaningful progress towards their Preparation for Adulthood goals.

This is more than a job — it’s a chance to make a real, positive impact. You’ll help unlock potential, build confidence, and open doors to bright futures for every student you work with.

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate and monitor work experience placements, including site visits and risk assessments to ensure safe, high-quality opportunities
• Support the delivery of curriculum-linked work-related learning activities that engage and inspire students
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with local employers, training providers, and community organisations to secure meaningful opportunities
• Personalise career and employment activities to match the individual needs, interests, and abilities of each student
• Collaborate closely with tutors, teachers, and support staff to embed Preparation for Adulthood outcomes across employment, independent living, health, and community inclusion
• Assist in managing and promoting accredited programmes that support student achievement and progression
• Maintain accurate records of student participation, progress, and outcomes related to careers and work experience
• Represent the college professionally when liaising with external organisations, employers, and community partners
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the college’s careers and employability provision, ensuring it remains inclusive, current, and impactful
• Support students in developing confidence, communication skills, and workplace readiness through targeted coaching and mentoring

This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference in students’ lives, helping them develop the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to succeed beyond college.

Who we are looking for

You’re organised, proactive, and passionate about helping young people unlock their potential and thrive beyond college. You communicate confidently and build strong relationships with students, colleagues, and external partners.

• Experience supporting learners aged 16–25, particularly those with additional needs
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Committed to equality, inclusion, and promoting learner independence
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle
• Bonus: Experience coordinating work placements or familiarity with employability and Preparation for Adulthood frameworks

About Us

Syon Manor College is a new post-16 provision for young people with autism and complex needs. The college will offer a broad curriculum of academic, vocational and life skills learning including BTECs, GCSEs, Functional Skills and ASDAN accreditations which will work towards Employability or Independence and Duke of Edinburgh qualifications.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - *inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. 

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales

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