Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Colne Grange School, Uxbridge UB8 2YG

Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday to Friday, 08:30am–16:30pm
Salary: £24,675.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: June 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

The Teaching Assistant plays a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality education and care for all students, particularly those with autistic spectrum disorder. Working under the direction of the class teacher or tutor, the Teaching Assistant helps create a safe, structured and engaging learning environment that enables students to access the curriculum, develop independence and make meaningful progress both academically and personally.

• Support High-Quality Teaching and Learning by assisting the teacher/tutor in delivering lessons and implementing education policies and procedures.
• Provide Individual and Group Support to enable students to access the curriculum and develop independence.
• Promote Students’ Holistic Development in line with company policies, supporting their physical, educational and moral growth.
• Contribute to Planning and Documentation including Behaviour Support Profiles, Risk Assessments, Individual Education Plans and other student records.
• Support Positive Behaviour and Emotional Regulation to help students move from external control towards self-management.
• Ensure Safeguarding, Safety and Wellbeing at all times, including during off-site activities and personal care routines where appropriate.
• Work Collaboratively as Part of a Multi-Professional Team maintaining effective communication with teaching, care and other departmental staff to ensure consistency between school and home.
• Manage Resources and Maintain Records ensuring equipment is used effectively and all records meet company and regulatory standards.

• Experience working with pupils with autistic spectrum disorders and/or presenting with challenging behaviour.
• Previous experience within an educational setting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and a willingness to work towards relevant qualifications as required.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

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