Enrichment Tutor

Acorn Care and Education; Shifnal; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Shifnal is looking for an Enrichment Tutor to develop and deliver enriching educational experiences. This permanent, term-time only position offers a salary of £25,531 per annum. You will work closely with students to support their engagement and progression through hands-on learning activities. The role is part of a 4-Day Working Week initiative, allowing for improved work-life balance, and requires the ability to adapt educational practices to meet diverse needs.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Discount options

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Family Growth Support

Qualifications

• Passionate about enrichment and experiential learning.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to suit students with complex needs.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality enrichment experiences.
• Collaborate with teachers and curriculum leaders.
• Monitor and report on student progress.

Skills

Creative teaching

Organizational skills

Experience with complex needs

Job description

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?

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: Enrichment Tutor

Location: Higford School, Near Shifnal, Shropshire TF11 9ET

Salary: £25,531.00 per annum (Not pro rata)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.00am – 4.00pm

Contract: Permanent , Term Time Only

Start Date: January 2026

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship

Higford School is growing, and we’re looking for a creative, organised, and adaptable Enrichment Tutor to help shape a rich, inspiring curriculum that extends far beyond the classroom. This is a unique opportunity to design and deliver meaningful, real‑world learning experiences that support pupils with complex needs to engage, regulate, and thrive.

At Higford, enrichment isn’t an add‑on—it’s central to how our pupils build confidence, independence, and joy in learning.

About the Role

As Enrichment Tutor, you will plan and deliver high‑quality enrichment experiences across the Engagement, Application, and Post‑16 pathways. Working closely with students, class teams, and curriculum leaders, you’ll personalise learning, support emotional regulation, and ensure sessions are purposeful, inclusive, and well‑structured.

You’ll design sequenced enrichment programmes that demonstrate progression, creativity, and individuality, contributing to assessment and review so everyone understands each learner’s achievements and next steps.

A key part of the role is bringing learning to life through hands‑on, real‑world experiences—from Duke of Edinburgh‑style challenges and John Muir Award projects to outdoor learning, horse riding, community visits, themed days, and whole‑school events. You will also train as an Educational Visits Coordinator, ensuring all activities are safe, accessible, and carefully planned.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and teach high‑quality enrichment sessions to individuals and small groups across Engagement, Application and Post‑16 pathways
• Work closely with class teachers, pathway leads and the Curriculum Lead to ensure enrichment aligns with the wider curriculum
• Monitor, record and report on student progress, contributing to assessment, review and next‑step planning
• Promote pupils’ physical, educational and personal development using Autism‑ and Trauma‑Informed approaches
• Design and implement inclusive enrichment programmes and learning environments that support engagement, regulation and progression
• Plan and risk assess all on‑site and off‑site activities, ensuring student safety at all times
• Support pupils to develop communication, confidence and regulation through positive and proactive behaviour approaches
• Provide clear direction and guidance to Teaching Assistants, modelling best practice and ensuring consistency
• Lead and coordinate real‑world enrichment opportunities, visits, projects and whole‑school events
• Maintain effective communication with staff and parents where appropriate
• Keep up to date with developments in enrichment practice, autism education and curriculum requirements
• Ensure school policies, procedures and statutory requirements are followed consistently

General Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of health and safety, reporting and managing risks appropriately
• Work in line with all company policies and procedures
• Participate fully in training, supervision, team meetings and annual reviews
• Take responsibility for ongoing professional development
• Uphold the values of the organisation and model professional standards of behaviour
• Undertake any other reasonable duties required to support the school

This is a rewarding role for someone who is passionate about enrichment, outdoor and experiential learning, and who wants to make a meaningful difference to pupils’ confidence, independence and enjoyment of new experiences.

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 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

• 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
• 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.

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