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Job Title: SEN Primary Teacher
Location: 3 Dimensions School, Somerset, TA20 3AJ
Salary: £39,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 4:30pm
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: February 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
3 Dimensions School is looking for a passionate and creative SEN Primary Teacher to join our fantastic team. This is a rewarding opportunity for an educator who believes every child deserves to feel confident, capable, and valued—and who wants to play a key role in building incredible futures for vulnerable young people.
We place quality at the heart of everything we do. Our teachers are calm, resilient, engaging, and innovative—using flexible, child-centred approaches to unlock potential and celebrate progress at every step.
About the Role
As an SEN Primary Teacher, you will deliver the school curriculum in imaginative and meaningful ways that reflect each pupil’s individual needs. Teaching across Early Years through to Key Stage 2, you’ll adapt learning to ensure every child can achieve, develop independence, and experience success.
You will create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment where pupils are supported to grow academically, socially, and emotionally.
Key responsibilities
Teach pupils working from EYFS through to KS2, adapting learning to individual needs
Deliver core Maths and English, alongside a broad and balanced curriculum
Plan, teach, and assess engaging lessons that inspire curiosity and confidence
Use practical, hands-on, play-based approaches to learning
Embed sensory-inclusive strategies into everyday teaching
Evidence student learning and monitor progress through regular marking and feedback
Create and manage pupil timetables that meet individual needs
Draft, review, and update Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)
Attend EHCP annual reviews and provide clear, meaningful progress reports
Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to whole-school life
Undertake additional duties as requested by the Head of School
We’re Looking For
Experience teaching pupils aged 7+, working at EYFS to KS2 levels
Strong subject knowledge in Maths and English
Confidence in planning, delivering, and adapting lessons creatively
A practical, flexible, and nurturing teaching style
Ability to inspire learning through engaging and innovative approaches
Commitment to inclusive practice and pupil-centred education
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 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.
We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth 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.
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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