Life Skills Coordinator

OFG Education; Chard Town; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

OFG Education is seeking a Life Skills Coordinator for 3 Dimensions School, Chard. You will lead development of the Life Skills and Personal Development programme, delivering practical learning to help SEND students build independence, confidence and employability across two sites.

The role involves collaboration with education, therapy and safeguarding teams to ensure meaningful experiences and wellbeing. Start December 2026.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or above in Education, Social Care, Youth Work, Psychology or related field.
• Experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to engage, motivate and inspire young people.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the school's Life Skills and Personal Development programme.
• Delivering engaging lessons and practical learning experiences.
• Supporting students to develop independence, confidence and resilience.
• Embedding Preparation for Adulthood pathways, including employability and life skills.
• Working closely with education, therapy and safeguarding teams.
• Creating opportunities for community engagement and real-world learning.
• Monitoring progress and celebrating student achievements.

Skills

Level 3 qualification

SEND experience

GCSE English & Maths

Communication skills

Motivation & engagement

Education

Level 3 Qualification or above in Education/Social Care/Youth Work/Psychology

Job description

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3 Dimensions

• Wadeford, Chard
• Permanent

Salary: Up to £39,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

At OFG Education we believe in creating a better work life balance

Job Title: Life Skills Coordinator
Location: 3 Dimensions School, Chard, Somerset, TA20 3AJ
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday – Friday | 8.30am - 4.30pm
Salary: Up to £39,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: December 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

At 3 Dimensions School, we're looking for a passionate Life Skills Coordinator to lead and develop our Preparation for Adulthood and Personal Development provision across the school.

This is an opportunity to create meaningful learning experiences that help students with SEND build confidence, independence and the practical skills they need to thrive in everyday life. From developing communication and social skills to supporting employability, wellbeing and independent living, you'll play a key role in preparing young people for successful futures.

Working alongside education, therapy and safeguarding teams, you'll ensure our students gain the knowledge, experiences and life skills that make a lasting difference beyond school.

Please note: This role will be based across both 3 Dimensions School sites (TA20 3AJ and TA20 1PB).

What You’ll be doing

• Leading and developing the school's Life Skills and Personal Development programme
• Delivering engaging lessons and practical learning experiences
• Supporting students to develop independence, confidence and resilience
• Embedding Preparation for Adulthood pathways, including employability and life skills
• Working closely with education, therapy and safeguarding teams
• Creating opportunities for community engagement and real-world learning
• Monitoring progress and celebrating student achievements

What you will bring

We're looking for someone who is passionate about helping young people with SEND prepare for adult life.

You may come from education, youth work, social care, employability, pastoral support or a related background.

• A Level 3 qualification (or above) in Education, Social Care, Youth Work, Psychology or a related field
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above) required
• Experience working with children or young people with SEND
• A passion for personal development, wellbeing and life skills education
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to engage, motivate and inspire young people
• Experience planning and delivering learning, training or development programmes

About Us

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.

Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.

Whatever your role, joining OFG education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

About Our School

3 Dimensions School is a specialist independent school for children and young people aged 7-25 with a range of complex learning, communication, social, emotional and mental health needs. Part of OFG Education, we provide a nurturing, inclusive and highly personalised education that enables every learner to thrive.

Operating across two purposefully designed sites, our primary provision at Chardleigh and secondary/post-16 provision at Hummingbird allow us to offer tailored learning environments that meet students' needs at every stage of their educational journey.

We support learners with a range of profiles, including Autism, ADHD, speech, language and communication needs, SEMH, PDA, attachment difficulties and the impact of trauma. Through our trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming approach, we help young people build confidence, resilience, independence and the skills they need for successful futures.

3 Dimensions School has a strong reputation for achieving positive outcomes for students, combining high expectations with individualised support to help young people succeed both academically and personally. Our broad curriculum, therapeutic approaches, vocational pathways and preparation for adulthood programmes ensure that every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

We are proud to be a school where relationships come first, strengths are recognised and celebrated, and every young person is supported to achieve their own version of success.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students 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 contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

OFG Education 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, OFG Education 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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