Teaching Assistant

Job Details

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Colne Grange School, Uxbridge UB8 2YG

Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: £24,675.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Start date: July 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 autism 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 school 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 well‑being 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 school and regulatory standards.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following attributes:

• Experience working with pupils with autism 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.

Colne Grange School is a specialist ASD provision within the Hillingdon Grange group of schools, offering day provision to pupils with autism. The school provides education from early years up to KS2, with personalized teaching in an autism‑specific environment.

• 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, UK and international discounts, cycle to work scheme, electric car purchase scheme, critical illness cover and family growth support (enhanced maternity/paternity leave and 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.