Windsor, Berkshire (On-site)
£32,623 per year
Full-time
Permanent
Job description

Ambitious about Autism is looking for a passionate and proactive Job Coach to be based at LEGOLAND Windsor, working as part of our Supported Internship Programme delivered by Ambitious College in partnership with Project dfn Search.

This is an exciting opportunity to support autistic young people to develop workplace skills, build independence and progress towards meaningful, sustained employment within a vibrant and inclusive working environment.

About the Role

As a Job Coach, you will provide tailored training and on-the-job support to interns placed within LEGOLAND Windsor. You will work closely with interns, host business staff, parents and carers to ensure each intern is supported to succeed and reach their employment goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide individualised, on-site job coaching and training to interns within the host business
  • Support interns to develop workplace skills, confidence and independence
  • Work collaboratively with LEGOLAND Windsor managers and staff to support inclusive employment practices
  • Liaise regularly with parents and carers to share progress and address any support needs
  • Monitor intern progress against agreed outcomes and contribute to reviews and reports
  • Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and professional workplace standards
  • Support interns to transition into sustained paid employment where possible

About You

You will be committed to supporting autistic young people and have a strong belief in their potential to succeed in the workplace. You will be adaptable, patient and confident working in a busy employment setting.

You will ideally have:

  • Experience supporting young people or adults with additional needs, disabilities or barriers to employment
  • An understanding of autism and inclusive employment practices (or a strong willingness to learn)
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • The ability to work independently while also being part of a wider team
  • A flexible, solution-focused approach

Why Join Us?

  • Make a real difference to the lives of autistic young people
  • Work in a unique and dynamic setting at Legoland Windsor
  • Be part of a supportive, values-driven organisation
  • Access training, development and ongoing support

Closing date: Sunday 14 June 2026

Shortlisting Date: Monday 15 June 2026

Interview date: Thursday 18 June 2026

Start Date: July 2026

Only applications submitted online will be considered via the recruitment portal

 

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.

 

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 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. 

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.

Organisation
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Posted on: 04 June 2026
Closing date: 14 June 2026 at 20:04
Tags: Teaching, Autism, Education