SEND Teacher

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Job Title: SEND Teacher
Location: Hillingdon Manor School, Uxbridge, UB8 3HD
Salary: Up to £50,00 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata) plus £1,500 London Allowance
Hours: 38.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: January 2027
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

We believe every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive. We're looking for a passionate and dedicated SEN Teacher to join our specialist team and create meaningful learning experiences for students with additional needs.

This is more than a teaching role. It's an opportunity to build confidence, inspire curiosity and help young people overcome barriers to learning. You'll have the freedom to tailor your approach, celebrate every achievement and make a genuine difference to students who benefit from a personalised and nurturing environment.

Working alongside skilled education, therapy and support colleagues, you'll play a key role in helping students develop the knowledge, skills and self-belief they need for the future.

Whether you're an experienced SEN Teacher or a qualified teacher looking to move into specialist education, you'll find a supportive environment where your ideas, creativity and expertise are valued.

What you will be doing

• Deliver engaging, personalised lessons that meet the diverse needs of students.
• Create a positive, structured and inclusive learning environment where students can succeed.
• Adapt teaching approaches to support individual learning styles, needs and outcomes.
• Build strong relationships that develop confidence, resilience and independence.
• Track progress and use assessment to inform next steps and celebrate achievement.
• Work collaboratively with families, therapists and support staff to provide holistic support.
• Contribute to curriculum development and the ongoing growth of the school.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and positive outcomes for every student.

Who We're Looking For

• QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification required.
• GCSEs in English, Maths and Science required
• Delivers creative, engaging and adaptable teaching.
• Builds positive, trusting relationships with young people and colleagues.
• Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintains high expectations while recognising every student's individual journey.
• Experience with students with SEND is an advantage

About Us

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.

Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.

Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

About Us

Hillingdon Manor School is an independent specialist school for autistic students aged 11 to 19, with a capacity of 170 students across two sites in Hillingdon. We provide a personalised, autism-specific education through small class sizes, tailored learning pathways and a highly skilled multidisciplinary team. Our adapted curriculum is designed to meet the individual needs of every student, enabling them to develop the skills, confidence and independence needed to achieve their full potential in education and life.

Guided by our values of Ready, Respectful and Safe, we create a positive, supportive and inclusive environment where students can thrive. We are looking for passionate, resilient and dedicated professionals who share our commitment to making a meaningful difference to the lives of autistic young people and their families.

For over 19 years OFG Education have provided care and education to students, 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 Schools, 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, OFG Education were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place students 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 students 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.

OFG Education 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, OFG Education 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.