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At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.
That’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.
Many 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.
Job Title: SEN Primary Tutor
Location: 3 Dimensions School, Somerset, TA20 3AJ
Salary: Up to £26,000 per annum dependant on experience (not pro rata)
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am - 4.30pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Start date: November 2025
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship
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, we are looking for a dedicated and passionate SEN Primary Tutor to join the team at 3 Dimensions School, part of Options Autism — a division of Outcomes First Group.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a nurturing, forward-thinking educational setting where you can help pupils with autism and other learning differences access high-quality, individualised education and achieve exceptional outcomes. We’ve recently entered an exciting new phase of development, with further growth planned into 2025. 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.
About the Role
As an SEN Primary Tutor, you will deliver personalised teaching and learning to individual pupils or small groups, ensuring progress across core curriculum areas and life skills. You'll work closely with teaching staff, learning support assistants, and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure each child receives the support and challenge they need to thrive.
You will also take responsibility for a specific area of work-related learning, contributing to curriculum development and helping to embed practical, functional education that prepares our pupils for their next steps.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver personalised teaching to individuals or small groups, primarily in core subjects
* Plan and adapt sessions based on pupils’ individual learning plans and EHCPs
* Contribute to vocational/work-based curriculum where appropriate
* Support pupils in developing functional and life skills
* Monitor and track pupil progress, providing regular feedback to colleagues
* Help manage the classroom environment to meet the sensory and emotional needs of pupils
* Collaborate with Learning Support Assistants and contribute to a consistent, team-based approach
Who we are looking for:
We’re looking for an individual with a creative, flexible and learner-centred approach, and a genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional learning needs.
Essential:
* Experience working with children with special educational needs, particularly autism
* Ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet a range of learning profiles
* Confident in managing and supporting challenging behaviour positively and calmly
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills
* Proactive and resilient, with strong organisational abilities
* Full UK driving licence and own vehicle
About the school
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.
This opportunity is within commutable distance of Chard, Ilminster, Honiton and surrounding areas.
For over 16 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.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
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 you’ll 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.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
* 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 that’s right for you, including:
* A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* 100’s 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.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
*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
Outcomes 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.
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