Assistant Headteacher - SENCo

Colne Grange; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Colne Grange School is seeking a dedicated SEN Teacher to join their team in Uxbridge. The role involves teaching students with Autism aged 3 to 11 and supporting their learning and development. Candidates should have QTS and experience in special education, particularly with autism. An exceptional rewards package is offered, showcasing the commitment to staff well-being and development.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Discount options

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Family Growth Support

Qualifications

• Relevant experience with young people or young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
• Experience managing staff and leading teams.
• Good knowledge of people management practices.

Responsibilities

• Implement teaching duties aligned with the National Curriculum.
• Monitor student progress to achieve planned outcomes.
• Fulfill specific curriculum and pastoral responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership skills

People management

Experience with Autism

Teaching skills

Education

QTS qualification

Job description

• To be responsible for the progress and support of a Key Stage.
• To be responsible for a specific curriculum or pastoral responsibility, as required to fulfill the school development plan and support teaching and learning.
• To carry out teaching duties in accordance with the school’s schemes of work and the National Curriculum.
• To fully meet the Professional Standards for Teachers.
• To model and promote good practice in teaching and learning.
• To contribute to and help implement developments related to the School Development Plan.
• To monitor progress and targets to ensure each student can achieve planned outcomes.
• Relevant experience in the specialist area, such as working with young people or young adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorders and/or challenging behaviors.
• Experience in managing staff.
• Good knowledge of people management practices.
• Effective leadership skills.
• QTS qualification.

About the School

Colne Grange School is a new specialist ASD provision. We have an exciting opportunity for a SEN Teacher due to growth and a new extension. As part of the Hillingdon Manor group and Outcomes First Group, Colne Grange offers day provision for pupils with Autism aged 3 to 11 years.

Colne Grange provides specialist education for approximately 35 pupils, aged 4-11. We use a range of teaching strategies to engage learners with diverse needs, with smaller class sizes and curricula aligned with the Equals Semi-Formal Curriculum and National Curriculum where appropriate.

Options Autism has provided care and education for over 16 years to individuals with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we lead in setting and delivering innovative approaches with measurable outcomes.

In 2024, Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.

Why join Options Autism?

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll receive an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Access to mental health support services and health checks through “Your Wellbeing Matters”

Additional benefits via our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, include:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatments

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

We may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Applicants should hold a valid work permit if not a passport holder of the UK. More information is available on our Blog.

Applications should be submitted via the 'Apply now' button. Please do not include bank or payment details in your application.

Created on 16/07/2025 by TN, United Kingdom