Design Assistant

Design AssistantSEND Specialist Further Education CollegeLocation: London E3On site roleAbout ONELAB CollegeONELAB College is a specialist Further Education provider for young people aged 16-25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.Our curriculum operates on one principle: Design. Make. Sell.Learners develop skills progressively.They practise with structure.They complete work to a recognised standard.They build independence.We combine creativity with accredited qualifications and preparation for adulthood, employment and/or higher education.Our learners are not attending sessions to stay occupied. They are here to build real capability.A Structured Educational EnvironmentONELAB is not an activity-based setting.We do not deliver isolated creative tasks. Every session forms part of a coherent curriculum designed to build knowledge, skill and independence over time.Skills are introduced deliberately.Practised repeatedly.Refined through feedback.Assessed against clear standards.Applied beyond the studio.Creativity is valued.Completion and progression are essential.The RoleThe Design Assistant plays a vital role in supporting structured curriculum delivery within a studio-based creative SEND environment.You will:Support learners during design and qualification sessionsReinforce skill development through guided practiceHelp maintain focus, structure and task completionSupport adaptive approaches aligned to individual learner needsContribute to progress tracking and documentationAssist in preparing learners for accredited outcomesMaintain safeguarding vigilance at all timesThis is an educational role requiring professionalism, consistency and strong communication. It is not a workshop facilitation position.The StandardSuccess at ONELAB requires:Reliability and punctualityClear and confident communicationAbility to follow structured plans and contribute proactivelyAttention to detail and quality of learner outputComfort with documentation and accountabilityCommitment to learner progress and completionYou must be able to explain clearly, model expectations and adjust support based on learner understanding.What We Are Looking ForExperience working with young people with SENDPatience, resilience and professional judgementConfidence supporting creative and academic tasksStrong organisational skillsCommitment to developing as a creative education practitionerThis role suits individuals who:Want to build experience within a structured creative education environmentValue progression over passive activityTake pride in helping learners complete work to a high standardAre motivated by learner development rather than personal agendaWhy Join ONELABWe are innovative and accountable.We are creative and outcomes driven.We are ambitious and disciplined.Our learners deserve structured support, raised expectations and real opportunity.If you are ready to contribute to a learner first, impact driven creative education environment, we welcome your application.Apply via LinkedIn directly.The closing date for applications is Friday 13 March at 4:30pm. Applications received after this time will not be considered.