Outcomes First Group
Teaching Assistant
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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: July 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
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.
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About You
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following attributes:
- 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.
About Us
Colne Grange School is a new specialist ASD provision. We have an exciting opportunity for a SEN Teacher to join our team due to growth and a new extension to our school. As part of the Hillingdon Grange group of schools and the Outcomes First Group, Colne Grange will offer day provision to pupils with Autism.
Located over four sites, the group provides education from early years up to KS2 and offers a unique mix of education and support to pupils within a wide spectrum of needs and abilities. Personalised teaching and learning in an autism-specific environment allows pupils’ individual needs to be addressed completely and their capabilities fully realised.
Colne Grange will provide specialist education for c35 pupils. Colne Grange deploys a wide range of teaching strategies to engage and develop the progress of learners, who present with a range of learning difficulties and styles. Our pupils are taught in smaller class sizes and work towards an Equals Semi-Formal Curriculum and National Curriculum expectations where appropriate.
For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.
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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 Us?
We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. 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.
- 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 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.
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