Experienced Teaching Assistant

Oxford Outcomes Limited; Southall; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Experienced Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team at Hillingdon Manor School. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of pupils with Autism and complex needs. You will work directly with students, helping them maximize their educational potential while enjoying a supportive environment that emphasizes professional development. With innovative benefits like a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, this position not only promises job satisfaction but also a commitment to work/life balance. If you're passionate about education and making a positive impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Health checks

Flexible benefits platform

Cycle to Work scheme

Electric Car scheme

Critical illness cover

Family support benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working directly with pupils with Autism and complex needs.
• Ability to adapt to different classroom settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing learning materials and facilitating classroom activities.
• Support pupils' emotional and physical needs.

Skills

Experience in SEN environment

Support for pupils with Autism

Flexibility and responsiveness

Caring attitude

Job description

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Details

• Job Title: Experienced Teaching Assistant
• Location: Hillingdon Manor School, Uxbridge UB8 3HD
• Salary: £23,500.00 per annum
• Hours: 38.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
• UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We now have a fantastic opportunity for an Experienced Teaching Assistant at Hillingdon Manor School in Uxbridge, part of Options Autism. If you are passionate about supporting pupils with Autism and complex needs in a dedicated environment, we want to hear from you.

About The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work directly with pupils, helping them maximize their educational potential. You’ll assist in preparing learning materials, facilitating classroom activities, and supporting pupils’ emotional and physical needs, fostering their development and engagement.

Every day presents new challenges and opportunities to grow, supported by a team of experienced professionals committed to your development.

Who We Are Looking For

Applicants should have experience working in an SEN environment, particularly with pupils with Autism and complex needs. Flexibility, responsiveness, and a caring attitude are essential, as is the ability to adapt to indoor and outdoor classroom settings.

About Us

Hillingdon Manor provides specialist education for 185 pupils aged 3.5 to 19 across two sites, supporting students with diverse needs in small class sizes to achieve their qualifications and live fulfilling lives. Part of Outcomes First Group, we are committed to innovative approaches that deliver measurable outcomes for our pupils.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional contributions
• Access to mental health support and health checks
• Flexible benefits platform including health, wellbeing, insurance benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car scheme, critical illness cover, and family support benefits

We also offer the opportunity to work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, subject to successful probation, as part of the 4-Day Working Week trial.

Additional Information

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. All applicants will undergo safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS.