Overview
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Hillingdon Manor School, Uxbridge, UB8 3HD
Salary: 23,500.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 38.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term time only hours
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
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4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial: work one day less each week (or equivalent hours) while receiving full-time pay, where applicable within our schools as part of Outcomes First Group.
About The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our amazing pupils with Autism and additional needs. You’ll help them get the most from their education by:
* Preparing learning materials
* Supporting and running engaging classroom activities
* Meeting emotional and physical needs
* Encouraging independence and confidence
* Contributing to a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment
You’ll gain hands-on experience with guidance and supervision, working alongside a team that shares knowledge and supports your growth. Every day will bring new challenges and rewards and we’ll be with you every step of the way.
Who We’re Looking For
* Adaptable, empathetic, and enthusiastic
* Ready to work across indoor and outdoor settings
* A strong team player, willing to learn and share
* Committed to making a real difference in pupils’ lives
Previous experience working with pupils or students with Autism is highly desirable.
About Us
At Hillingdon Manor, we provide specialist education for 185 pupils, aged between 3.5 and 19. Located across two sites, our Secondary School supports around 125 students. Our students are taught in smaller class sizes and work towards a variety of qualifications depending on their needs and ability.
The aim of the site is to provide enough support to unlock each pupil’s potential so they can live fulfilling and productive lives. We provide students with as much freedom as possible in a safe and supervised environment, supported by dedicated professionals who are passionate, reliable, and understanding.
For over 16 years Options Autism has provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in delivering new approaches with measurable outcomes. In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a Great Place to Work for the fifth year running.
Why Join Us
We place the outcomes of the pupils at the heart of everything we do, ensuring your role makes a significant positive impact on others’ lives. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to safeguarding checks and enhanced DBS clearance.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, and you’ll receive a comprehensive reward package including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* Wellbeing support with mental health services and physical health checks
Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, offers additional options such as:
* Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discount options, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support – enhanced maternity/paternity leave and 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; 4DWW is subject to probation and is not a contractual benefit.
Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair, thorough recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed, we do not accept liability for any loss of earnings or costs due to delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements.
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