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Welcome to Ada!
Ada is a ground-breaking college and charity focused on using technology (tech) as a tool for social mobility and addressing the diversity and gender gaps in the tech sector. Ada’s mission is to educate and empower the next generation of diverse digital talent. Our core values, which sit at the heart of our work, are Rigour, Resilience, Creativity, Curiosity and Collaboration.
Established in 2016, Ada was the first new Further Education College in England since 1993. We currently have approximately 500 students and apprentices, with plans well underway to grow to over 850 learners by December 2025. This growth is supported by our two city centre hub campuses in London (Pimlico/Victoria) and Manchester (Ancoats).
Ada stands apart due to the quality of teaching, learning, and assessment of computer science; fantastic progression outcomes for learners; the breadth and depth of our industry partnerships; our focus on outreach and learner diversity, especially from disadvantaged backgrounds; and our high support, high expectations culture for staff and learners. Ada received a ‘Good’ rating, with Outstanding features, in Ofsted inspections in October 2018 and again in March 2023.
Learning Support Assistant x2 (Term time only)
We are seeking two compassionate and patient Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team. In this role, you will work closely with students who require additional support to reach their full potential. Your primary responsibility will be to create a positive and inclusive learning environment while providing individualised assistance to students with varying needs.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide one-on-one or small group support: Work closely with students to address their individual learning needs, providing tailored support and encouragement and to have a case load of learners as part of supervision.
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Implement Individualised LP (Learner Passports/EHCP): Assist in developing and implementing EHCP/LP, ensuring students receive the appropriate support and accommodations.
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Assist with classroom activities: Collaborate with teachers/team leads to prepare learning materials, support classroom activities, and manage student behaviour as well as externa and internal events.
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Foster positive relationships: Build rapport with students, encouraging communication and creating a supportive learning environment.
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Monitor student progress: Track student development, keep a daily record of support and progress, provide feedback to teachers and parents/guardians on their progress and areas for improvement.
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Collaborate with other professionals: Work alongside teachers, ALS Co-ordinator, Safeguarding, Attendance and Pastoral teams, College Counsellor, and other relevant professionals to ensure a coordinated approach to student support.
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Maintain accurate records: Keep detailed records of student progress, interventions, support access arrangements,and any relevant observations.
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Exam Access Arrangements: Support students in exams as required (reader,scribe, etc)
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Safeguarding: to work as part of the SEND safeguarding team and where training will be provided.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Skills:
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team and to contribute to a team environment.
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Desirable:
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Experience working with students with special educational needs
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Relevant qualifications in education, youth work or childrens services
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Knowledge of different learning styles and strategies
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Experience of working with Level 3/ A-Level Students
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Essential:
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Qualifications:
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GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above
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Level 2 or 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (or equivalent)
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Additional qualifications or training related to special educational needs
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Degree or HE equivalent qualification in an Ada Subject e.g. Computer Science or Mathematics
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Experience:
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Experience working with students with specific learning difficulties (e.g., ASC, dyslexia, ADHD) or disabilities
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Demonstrated experience working with young people, either in a paid or voluntary capacity or in the education sector.
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Experience working with individuals with diverse needs and learning styles
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Experience of working in a school or college environment
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Skills and Abilities:
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with students, teachers, and parents/guardians
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Strong active listening skills and empathy, with the ability to understand and respond to the needs of individual students
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Patience, resilience, and a positive, can-do attitude, even in challenging situations
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Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
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Strong organisational and time-management skills
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Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to safeguarding procedures
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Commitment to ongoing professional development and a willingness to learn new skills and strategies
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Ability to work in an inclusive working environment with learners from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
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Desirable:
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Understanding of the teaching and learning landscape, curriculum and different learning styles
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Knowledge of SEND and safeguarding procedures
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Personal Qualities:
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A passion for working with young people aged 16-19
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A commitment to inclusive education and ensuring that all students have the opportunity to succeed
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A creative and adaptable approach to problem-solving
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Enthusiasm, energy, and a sense of humour
Note: This personal specification is intended as a guide. We welcome applications from individuals who may not meet all the desirable criteria but can demonstrate their suitability for the role through their skills, experience, and passion for working with students.
Safeguarding and DBS: The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before taking up the post. The postholder must adhere to and ensure compliance with the College’s Safeguarding Policy at all times for the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Equal Opportunities: Ada is committed to providing equality of opportunity and promoting diversity, ensuring applicants are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities, and potential without unjustified discrimination. Ada encourages applications from individuals with a disability who can carry out the duties of the post.
Sponsorship: Ada does not have a sponsor licence, and therefore can only consider applications from candidates who have the legal right to work or remain in the UK.
How to Apply: Please submit your CV and a brief supporting cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in the role.Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and early applications are recommended.
Closing Date: 21st Nov 2025
Good Luck with your application!
our mission is to educate and empower the next generation of diverse digital talent.
Head of Philanthropy
Department: KCL Philanthropy
Grade and Salary: £65,091 - £74,613 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance
Job ID: 128746
About Us
Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement (P&A) provides a fundraising and alumni engagement function in support of King’s College London. We are proud to work with colleagues across the university and its health partners to help them serve society through world-leading education, research and healthcare. Our work also includes a partnership with the Maudsley Charity in support of children’s mental health initiatives between the university’s Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience and the South London & Maudsley NHS Trust.
We are a committed team that brings together fundraisers working across different channels, alongside colleagues who promote King’s College London’s engagement with its worldwide alumni community. Our work is underpinned and enhanced by a range of dedicated professionals in supporting areas covering proposition development, supporter engagement, supporter operations and business operations.
We have an impressive, well-established track record of success in securing support that allows the university and partners to deliver on their missions. This includes our global, award-winning World Questions: King’s Answers campaign, which set the standard in the sector and enabled us to raise substantial funds to help tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges. Ambitious and innovative, the team has won awards such as a CASE Platinum Award for Fundraising and a CASE Gold Award for Donor Relations and Stewardship. We are strongly values-driven with a focus on sustaining an excellent and supportive culture, which we see as key to creating a successful team that can support the university and its partners in making a real and positive difference to the world we live in.
More on King’s College London
King’s College London is an internationally renowned university delivering exceptional education and world-leading research. The university is dedicated to driving positive and sustainable change in society and realising our vision of making the world a better place. Through its commitment to exceptional education, impactful research and genuine service to society, King’s College London is creating positive change in its communities, both in London and on the world stage. The Strategic Vision 2029 looks forward to King’s College London’s 200th anniversary in 2029 and sets out ambitious plans in five key areas:
- Educating the next generation of change-makers
- Challenging ideas and driving change through research
- Giving back to society through meaningful service
- Working with our local communities in London
- Fostering global citizens with an international perspective
About the role
We are looking for two exceptional Heads of Philanthropy to join our team to significantly increase philanthropic income for faculty fundraising priorities across King’s College London.Within your application, please indicate which position you are applying to, or if you are happy to be considered for both positions.
One role will lead the Health, Science & Technology philanthropy team, and the other will lead the Arts & Social Sciences philanthropy team. Candidates will need to demonstrate curiosity and genuine interest in the academic areas that fall within the role, and work in partnership with King’s experts and other stakeholders to be successful.
King’s has an ambition to significantly scale philanthropic income for Faculties as we prepare to launch our next major fundraising and engagement campaign in 2027 and mark the university’s bicentenary in 2029. There is currently at least one major gift fundraiser working in each Faculty. Working closely with the Associate Director, Faculty Philanthropy, the postholder will play a pivotal role in developing and growing the major gift fundraising function. They will be responsible for leading and nurturing a team of high value fundraisers to secure gifts at the £50k level and above.
We are looking for someone with a proven track-record of developing new, high value relationships, with experience of closing gifts at the six- and seven- figure level. They will need to demonstrate that they understand what is required to build and scale prospect portfolios. They should be intellectually curious and energised by the depth and breadth of King’s academic expertise, with particular interest and passion to work with senior university leaders and academics to secure funding for a range of priorities across either the Arts and Social Sciences, or Health, Science & Technology portfolio.
Working closely with the Associate Director, Faculty Philanthropy, the postholder will play a pivotal role in developing and growing the major gift fundraising function in advance of the launch of the university’s next public fundraising campaign. They will be responsible for leading and nurturing a team of high value fundraisers to secure gifts at the £50k level and above.
This is a full time post (35 Hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract. P&A has a hybrid working approach, with a minimum of 40% of time in the office, on King’s campuses or meeting donors externally. Typically, this equates to two days per week, but we’re very happy for colleagues to be in more frequently if they so wish.
We welcome applications from those seeking part-time and flexible working.
Please indicate if you are applying for either the Health, Science & Technology role or the Arts & Social Sciences role in your supporting statement or if you are happy to be considered for both positions.
About You
To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:
Essential criteria
- A proven track record of identifying, cultivating and securing six- and seven- figure gifts from major donors
- Strong leadership skills, with experience of managing a high-performing fundraising or major gifts fundraising team
- The ability to negotiate throughout a large, complex environment with multi-dimensional points of view
- Ability to plan strategically and implement those plans
- Proven track record in establishing, monitoring, and achieving demanding targets, including income and activity metrics
- Confidence and experience of working effectively with, and influencing, senior stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills, including an ability to write and speak eloquently and to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders of all backgrounds
- Willingness to attend or work at, where necessary, commitments outside of normal working hours
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working within, or working knowledge of, higher education sector in the UK
- Experience of working in the public or voluntary sectors
- Experience of working with a CRM or fundraising database
Further Information
We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.
We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements, including part-time, compressed hours and/or job shares, as appropriate and in the context of the business needs associated with the role.
We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.Please indicate if you are applying for either the Health, Science & Technology role or the Arts & Social Sciences role in your supporting statement or if you are happy to be considered for both positions.
Closing Date: 17th November 2025
These roles will have three interview stages, a first-stage standard skills-based interview followed by a more in-depth second-stage interview and presentation, and (for up to two appointable candidates) a Core Values interview.
First stage interviews are due to be held on Tuesday 25th November.
Second stage interviews are due to be held w/c 1st December.
Core Values interviews are due to be held on w/c 8th December.