Technician - Uxbridge

Job Reference: CJ5682

Advert Posted On: 12/05/2026

Technician at Meadow High School, a special needs school serving students aged 11-19 with moderate and complex needs, including challenging behaviour and autism.

We are opening a new site at Northwood Road (Harefield Village) which will host up to 100 Pathway 1 pupils. The Technician will work alongside teachers, support pupils' learning environment, supervise and support pupils during pre-prepared work and play/unstructured times, and engage with students using Signalong and Team Teach training provided.

• Contract type: Permanent
• Location: Northwood Road (Harefield Village)
• Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 08:30am - 3:30pm
• Work pattern: 32.5 hours per week; Term time + 5 training days (39 weeks)
• Salary: Scale 4, £23,592 - £24,623 per annum (dependent upon experience) + Salary Supplementary Allowance, £1,198 per annum
• Start date: September 2026

The Technician will support the learning environment, supervise students, and assist with pupils' educational and personal development. Duties include:

• Supporting teachers and contributing to the learning environment for secondary aged students.
• Supervising and supporting pupils during play/unstructured times.
• Using Signalong and Team Teach. (Training provided)
• Maintaining a high standard of written and spoken English.
• Driving the school minibus (training provided for willing applicants).

• NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants.
• Sound knowledge of Literacy and Numeracy.
• ICT literate – able to learn assessment systems and enter data.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent time management, organisational skills, and attention to detail.
• Commitment to health and safety training initiatives.
• Desire to work with students with moderate and complex learning difficulties.
• Enthusiasm for supporting children and their learning.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude and sense of humour.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Willingness to undertake personal care of pupils.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to follow the child protection procedures outlined in the School’s safeguarding policy.

• Welcoming team environment with ongoing support.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Free access to on-site gym.
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (Counselling, Information & Support).
• Opportunities for growth and development within an expanding SEN setting.

Transport: Close to M40 & M25, easily accessible to Central London with proximity to several TFL Bus & Tube Stations.

Closing date: Sunday 7th June 2026 at Midnight

Meadow High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process, we will carry out an online search to identify any publicly available incidents or issues that may have occurred and which we may wish to explore with candidates at interview.