Teaching Associate

What we are offering:

• Early finish on Fridays (our students are dismissed at 1.00 pm)

• W e support flexible working: 16% of our staff work flexibly (including 9% of teaching workforce and 37% of associate staff).       

• We support the work life balance and have family friendly policies: we give our staff three paid days of special leave for medical appointments and three paid days for childcare/emergency leave. 

• We offer private health care which includes: 24/7 GP and mental health helplines, medical diagnosis and treatment, physiotherapy, cancer support, social care advice and wellbeing hub, rewards and benefits. 

• July start for Early Careers Teachers, paid induction for new starters, paid duties, interest free travel loans, interest free loan for ECTs (up to £1500), financial support for higher and further education.  

• Staff events: Christmas lunch and end of year event, sport Fridays.  

• Staff wellbeing: staff wellbeing group, e arly finish on Fridays before the winter and spring breaks, yoga sessions on site, running club, five annual INSET days to deliver exceptional CPD with TOIL days for twilight INSET which gives staff longer Christmas and Easter holidays, wellbeing is our appraisal target, additional Occasional Day off in Autumn

Our School

Uxbridge High School is a vibrant and ambitious school delivering a  gold standard education  that enriches students academically, socially, and emotionally.  Proud to Make Success Happen , we work with students, families, and staff to ensure every student reaches their potential. We take pride in our diverse and ambitious students, our dedicated staff, and strong community partnerships.

Our  PROUD values, Positive, Respectful, Open-minded, Unique and Determined , guide all aspects of school life.

Uxbridge High School Academy Trust is committed to creating an environment where staff feel supported, challenged, and valued. This is reflected in ou r  gold standard approach to teaching, curriculum, and professional development. Our  People Strategy. outlines how we invest in and value staff as an essential part of the school community.

The Department

The Teaching Associates/ Flexible learning Centre Department are responsible for ensuring that all students, particularly those with additional needs, are fully supported to access education and achieve their potential. The department works collaboratively with teaching staff and external professionals to provide tailored interventions, in-class support, and targeted programmes.

It focuses on promoting inclusion, removing barriers to learning, and supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional development. Through monitoring progress, delivering interventions, and advising staff, the department plays a key role in enhancing student outcomes and ensuring compliance with SEND policies, safeguarding requirements, and inclusive education practices across the school.

The Position

The Teaching Associate supports teaching and learning by working under the direction of teachers and the SEND team to deliver tailored support to students, particularly those with additional learning needs. The role involves assisting individuals and small groups to access the curriculum, develop skills, and improve academic progress, while promoting independence, inclusion, and positive behaviour.

The postholder monitors and records student progress, contributes to planning and assessment processes, and collaborates closely with teaching staff and other professionals. They also provide targeted interventions in areas such as literacy, numeracy, behaviour, and social skills, ensuring students are supported both academically and emotionally within a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Please note that the school reserves the right to close this vacancy prior to the stated deadline should a sufficient number of applications be received. Early application is therefore strongly advised.