Unqualified Teacher

Acorn Care and Education; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider in Uxbridge is seeking an Unqualified Teacher to deliver engaging lessons tailored to students with special educational needs. This role emphasizes a supportive environment, creativity in teaching, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal for those starting a teaching career in SEN, it offers full-time pay for 4 days of work while promoting well-being. Comprehensive benefits include life assurance and mental health support.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Family Growth Support

Qualifications

• Previous classroom teaching experience in an SEN setting required.
• Knowledge of neurodivergent learners’ needs is essential.
• Confidence in building positive relationships with young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons tailored to SEN learners.
• Plan, prepare, and assess learning per individual education plans.
• Build supportive relationships to enhance engagement.

Skills

Previous classroom teaching experience in an SEN setting

Knowledge of SEN practice

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to build supportive relationships

Job description

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four? At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.

• Job Title: Unqualified Teacher
• Location: Hillingdon Manor School, Uxbridge, UB8 3HD
• Salary: £31,500 per annum (not pro rata)
• Hours: 38.5 hours per week | Monday – Friday
• Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
• Start: December 2025
• UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

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.

Key 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.

Who We’re Looking For

• 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 Us

At Hillingdon Manor, we provide specialist education for 185 pupils, aged between 10 and 19. Located across two sites, our Secondary School supports around 125 students. Our students are taught in smaller class sizes and all students work towards a variety of qualifications dependent 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. This is achievable due to the dedication and support from a range of employed professionals who are passionate, reliable, and understanding.

For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. 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 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth 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

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

• 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.

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff – there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG! 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.