Unqualified Teacher

Outcomes First Group; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider is seeking an enthusiastic Unqualified Teacher in Uxbridge to join their dedicated team. You will have the opportunity to deliver engaging lessons tailored to students with special educational needs, working in a nurturing environment that promotes growth and independence. Strong communication skills and previous experience in an SEN setting are essential. Benefits include a 4-Day Working Week trial and a comprehensive wellbeing package.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible benefits platform

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of neurodivergent learners' needs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons to SEN learners.
• Plan and assess learning in accordance with IEPs.
• Build supportive relationships with students.

Skills

Classroom teaching experience in SEN

Knowledge of SEN practice

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Confidence in building relationships

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about helping young people with special educational needs thrive? Hillingdon Manor School is seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Unqualified Teacher to join our dedicated team. You'll bring energy, creativity, and empathy to every lesson, empowering pupils with unique learning profiles to achieve meaningful progress.

About the Role

As an Unqualified Teacher, you will work alongside experienced colleagues to deliver high‑quality teaching and shape personalised learning programmes. You will create a safe, nurturing environment where every learner can grow in confidence, independence, and resilience. This role is ideal for someone eager to start a teaching career in SEN, with excellent opportunities to develop skills and progress professionally.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons, small group and 1:1 sessions tailored to SEN learners.
• Plan, prepare and assess learning in line with pupils' individual education plans (IEPs).
• Contribute to curriculum development and schemes of work.
• Track pupil progress and set achievable, meaningful targets.
• Write reports and participate in EHCP reviews and meetings.
• Use indoor and outdoor spaces creatively to enhance learning experiences.
• Build supportive, trusting relationships that boost engagement, wellbeing, and independence.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, families, therapists and external agencies.
• Maintain accurate records and follow safeguarding procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous classroom teaching experience in an SEN setting required.
• Knowledge of SEN practice and understanding of neurodivergent learners' needs.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidence in building positive, supportive relationships with young people.

About Hillingdon Manor

We provide specialist education for 185 pupils aged between 10 and 19, across two sites. Our secondary school supports around 125 students in smaller class sizes and they work towards a variety of qualifications dependent on their needs and ability. Our aim is to provide enough support to unlock each pupil's potential so they can live fulfilling and productive lives. We give students freedom and a safe supervised environment, supported by dedicated and reliable professionals.

Benefits & Working Conditions

We put wellbeing first and offer a 4‑Day Working Week trial – work one day less each week (or equivalent hours) while still receiving full‑time pay. Additional benefits include:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Wellbeing support – access to first‑class mental health services and physical health checks
• Flexible benefits platform (Vista) offering health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, discount options valid in the UK and abroad, cycle‑to‑work schemes, electric car purchase scheme, critical illness cover, and family growth support including maternity and paternity leave enhancements and fertility treatment support.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive many suitable applications. 4DWW will be rolled out within our school when we have a full complement of staff; it is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants will be required to undergo a fully enhanced DBS. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and statutory requirements which may affect timescales.