How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?\n\nAt Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.\n\nThat’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.\n\nMany 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.\n\nTeaching Assistant – Hillingdon Manor School\nUxbridge, UB8 3HD | Salary: £24,675 | Term Time Only | Permanent\n38.5 hours per week | 4-Day Working Week coming soon!\nUK applicants only – sponsorship not available\n\nMake a difference close to home \n\nWould you love a role where every day feels meaningful — and your work truly changes lives?\n\nAt Hillingdon Manor School in Uxbridge, we’re looking for a kind, committed Teaching Assistant to join our warm, supportive team. You’ll be helping autistic children and young people to learn, grow, and achieve their potential — in a school that values compassion, creativity, and teamwork.\n\nWhether you already have experience in education or are looking to start a rewarding new career, we’ll give you full training and ongoing support.\n\nWhy you’ll love working with us\n\n£24,675 per year (not pro rata)\n\nTerm-time only – enjoy school holidays off\n\n4-Day Working Week trial coming soon – get paid for five days but work four!*\n\nSupportive, inclusive team environment\n\nGreat training and development opportunities\n\nPension, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits\n\nEasy access from Uxbridge, Hillingdon, Hayes, Ruislip, and surrounding areas\n\n*4DWW subject to successful probation\n\nWhat you’ll be doing\n\nSupporting pupils aged 11–19 with Autism in small class groups\n\nEncouraging independence, confidence, and communication\n\nHelping teachers prepare lessons and learning activities\n\nProviding emotional and practical support throughout the day\n\nCreating a calm, safe and positive space for every student\n\nWhat we’re looking for\n\nYou don’t need to be an expert — just bring enthusiasm, patience, and a genuine desire to help others.\n\nPrevious experience supporting children or young people with Autism or other Special Educational Needs (SEN) is highly desirable, but not essential — full training will be provided\n\nAdaptable, empathetic, and keen to work as part of a team\n\nCommitted to helping pupils build confidence, independence, and self-belief\n\nAbout Hillingdon Manor School\n\nWe’re part of Outcomes First Group and Options Autism, providing specialist education for autistic pupils aged 11–19.

Our small, friendly school community is built on three core values: Ready, Respectful, and Safe.\n\nWe 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.\n\nWe’ve recently been certified as a Great Place to Work for the fifth year running — and we’d love for you to join our team.\n\nApply now\n\nIf you’re ready to make a real difference close to home, apply today and help every child shine in their own way.\nEarn £1,000 if you refer a friend who joins us! (T&Cs apply)\n\nWe reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.\n\n*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.

4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit\n\nOutcomes 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.\n\n#1