At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance and were putting wellbeing first.
Thats why were 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.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: 3 Dimensions School, Chard, Somerset, TA20 3AJ
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:30am to 4:30pm
Contract: Permanent, Term-Time Only
Due to the rural location of the school and limited access to public transport, a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.
As part of our continued growth, were delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join the close-knit, supportive team at 3 Dimensions School, located in the beautiful rural surroundings of Chard, Somerset.
This expansion offers excellent opportunities for career progression, ongoing professional development, and the chance to be part of a passionate, evolving organisation that puts young people at the centre of everything we do.
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, youll play a key role in helping pupils with autism and other learning differences access meaningful education. Working closely with class teachers, youll support children and young people with a range of needs, helping them to develop confidence, independence, and key life skills.
Youll assist with the delivery of tailored lessons, provide 1:1 or small group support, and help to create a learning environment that is calm, structured, and inclusive. Your role will also involve supporting pupils' emotional wellbeing and providing practical help with everyday routines.
Supporting individual pupils or small groups under the direction of teaching staff
Helping to create a classroom environment that is inclusive, engaging and safe
Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation in line with the schools values
Providing pastoral care and supporting the social and emotional wellbeing of pupils
Supporting with personal care needs where required (training provided)
Accompanying pupils on off-site trips, outdoor learning activities, and community visits
Contributing to observation and reporting systems to track pupil progress
Collaborating with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff to meet each pupils EHCP goals
Were looking for compassionate, flexible, and dedicated individuals who genuinely want to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable pupils.
Previous experience working in a school, care, or support environment
A positive, proactive attitude and a genuine interest in SEN education
Ability to respond calmly and effectively to challenging behaviour
Willingness to work flexibly, both indoors and outdoors
Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
Our schools are built on great teamwork and mutual support. 3 Dimensions School is in an exciting phase of growth and development. With not just one, but two school sites! Resulting in a far wider offer of educational places, and a wealth of opportunities for young people with SEN (i.e., Learning difficulties, speech, language and communication difficulties, Autism, ADHD, SEMH, PDA, Attachment Disorder, and young people who have experienced previous trauma).
3 Dimensions School is an Options Autism School, within the Outcomes First Group. We are an inclusive, forward-thinking school, who embrace diversity.
For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, 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 Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
Why join Options Autism?
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so youll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
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 your contributions
Your Wellbeing Matters access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package thats right for you, including:
~ A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
~100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
~ Cycle to Work Schemes
~ Electric Car Purchase Scheme
~ Critical illness cover
~ Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
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4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.