Design Assistant

Are you a bold, creative thinker with a passion for design and a mission to change the world for the better? At ONELAB College, we don’t just teach — we transform. As our Design Assistant, you’ll join a powerhouse team of visionary designers, educators, and changemakers who believe in the power of creativity to shape a more inclusive, equitable future.

We’re looking for someone who lives and breathes design, loves working with people, and wants to put their talent to work making a real difference. This is not your typical education role — this is your chance to inspire a generation of neurodiverse creatives, empower voices often unheard, and co-create with purpose.

As a Design Assistant, you’ll work closely with our Instructors to support learners aged 16–25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) as they explore design, digital media, and entrepreneurship. You’ll be a key part of their creative and educational journey, helping them build confidence, skills, and independence through imaginative, hands-on learning.

• Be a creative catalyst, guiding learners through projects in design and digital media.
• Help deliver exciting, learner-led content with flexibility and flair.
• Be a motivator, mentor, and creative problem-solver — cheering learners on as they unlock their own unique brilliance.
• Support the use of tech and media tools to elevate learning experiences.
• Bring your design thinking skills to the classroom and beyond.

• A creative person with qualifications (and passion!) in design, digital media, or a related field.
• Deeply inspired by social impact and inclusive design.
• Eager to work with neurodiverse learners and help them thrive.
• Confident using creative tools and tech — from Adobe to iPads.
• Open-minded, full of energy, and endlessly curious.
• A collaborator who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven team.

• Co-creating design activities that ignite imagination and self-expression.
• Supporting learners with project development — from concept to creation.
• Helping students use design software, digital tools, and physical materials.
• Encouraging independence and celebrating wins, big or small.
• Contributing to exhibitions, showcases, and digital storytelling.
• Getting involved in creative workshops, visits, or community design projects.
• Helping shape learning plans and strategies based on individual needs.

• Working closely with the Instructors to adapt sessions to learner responses.
• Using innovative methods to keep learners engaged and motivated.
• Supporting assessment and documentation (RARPA – we’ll train you!).
• Participating in creative planning, staff meetings, and design reviews.
• Helping learners navigate challenges in and out of the classroom.
• Ensuring all learning environments are inspiring, inclusive, and safe.

We’re not just a college — we’re a creative movement. At ONELAB, we believe design can change the world. We’re reimagining education for young people with SEND by embedding creativity, self-belief, and social mission into every part of our work.

When you join ONELAB, you become part of:

• A visionary team committed to radical inclusion.
• A culture that celebrates ideas, experimentation, and progress.
• A mission to remove barriers and reimagine the future — one young person at a time.

We take our responsibilities seriously. You’ll play an important role in promoting:

• A culture of respect, safety, and positive behaviour.
• Diversity, equity, and anti-discrimination (as outlined in the Equalities Act 2010).
• Learner wellbeing, self-regulation, and emotional development.
• Training in safeguarding, first aid, and SEND approaches will be provided.

Based in London

Full-time / Term time only

Apply Now — Join a design revolution rooted in care, creativity, and courage.

Ready to Design a Better Future? We’re on the lookout for passionate creatives who want to do meaningful work, grow as professionals, and empower others through the magic of making. Sound like you? Then let’s build something beautiful together.