Teaching Assistant

Yiewsley Grange; West Drayton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider in West Drayton seeks a compassionate Teaching Assistant to support pupils with autism. You will prepare learning materials, assist in classroom activities, and enhance pupils' wellbeing. This role requires previous experience with children and a minimum of GCSE Grade C / 4 in English and Maths. Join a dedicated team that aims to empower young people to reach their full potential.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Access to mental health support services

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children.
• Previous experience with children with autism is highly desirable.
• GCSE Grade C / 4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Compassionate, patient, and motivated to make a genuine impact.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with inspiring pupils with autism.
• Prepare learning materials and support classroom activities.
• Support pupils’ emotional and physical wellbeing.

Skills

Experience working with children

Experience with children with autism

Compassionate and patient

Education

GCSE Grade C / 4 or above in English and Maths

Job description

. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Make a lasting difference in the lives of young people by joining our dedicated team, where we create nurturing and supportive environments that help pupils achieve more than they ever thought possible.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant at Yiewsley Grange School, you’ll work closely with inspiring pupils, all of whom have a diagnosis of autism and may have additional needs. Every child has incredible potential, and you’ll play a key role in helping them unlock it through tailored, engaging learning experiences.

You’ll help prepare learning materials, support classroom activities, and provide hands‑on guidance under the direction of experienced teachers. Beyond the classroom, you’ll support pupils’ emotional and physical wellbeing, helping them build confidence, independence, and resilience.

No two days will be the same — you’ll face challenges, celebrate successes, and develop your own skills along the way. With the support of an experienced and passionate team, you’ll have every opportunity to grow and progress in your career.

Essential Requirements

• Experience working with children.
• Previous experience working with children with autism is highly desirable.
• GCSE Grade C / 4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Compassionate, patient, and motivated to make a genuine impact on young people’s lives.

If you’re compassionate, patient, and ready to make a genuine impact, this is your chance to inspire young people and help shape brighter futures.

About Us

Yiewsley Grange is one of our Early Years and Primary sites, providing specialist education for children aged 3.5 – 11 years old. Our schools support pupils in the Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2. At Yiewsley Grange, we use a wide range of teaching strategies to engage learners with diverse learning difficulties and styles. Pupils are taught in smaller class sizes and work towards the Equals Semi‑Formal Curriculum and equivalent functional skills qualifications.

As part of the Hillingdon Grange group of schools, Yiewsley Grange benefits from being one of four sites offering education from early years up to Key Stage 2. The group provides a unique combination of education and support for pupils across a wide spectrum of needs and abilities. By delivering personalised teaching in an autism‑specific environment, we ensure that each pupil’s individual needs are fully addressed and their capabilities maximised. Our tailored primary learning environment is designed specifically to support autistic children in reaching their full potential.

The site is situated in West Drayton and is commutable from Slough, Windsor and surrounding areas.

For over 19 years Options Autism have 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 setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

We place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

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

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
• A market‑leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.