Special Educational Needs Primary Tutor

Outcomes First Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in the UK is seeking a SEN Primary Tutor to join their team at 3 Dimensions School. This role focuses on delivering personalized teaching to children with learning differences, particularly autism. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure each pupil's needs are met. The position offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have experience working with SEN and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Access to mental health support services

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with additional learning needs, particularly autism.
• Confidence in managing and supporting challenging behavior.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and pupils.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized teaching to individuals or small groups.
• Plan and adapt sessions based on individual learning plans.
• Create a nurturing learning environment for pupils.

Skills

Experience working with children with SEN

Ability to adapt teaching approaches

Excellent communication skills

Managing challenging behavior

Teamwork

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

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Job Title: SEN Primary Tutor
Location: 3 Dimensions School, Somerset, TA20 3AJ
Salary: Up to £26,000.00 per annum (depending on experience, 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.

We’re excited to be growing and are now looking for a dedicated and passionate SEN Primary Tutor to join the team at 3 Dimensions School, part of Options Autism, within Outcomes చేస్తున్న First Group.

This is your chance to work in a nurturing, forward-thinking school where every child is seen as an individual and supported to achieve their very best. Our pupils are children with autism and other learning differences, and we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, personalised education that builds confidence, independence and lifelong skills.

We’re entering an exciting new phase of development, with further expansion planned into 2025. That means real opportunities for career progression, ongoing professional development, and the chance to grow with a passionate organisation that always puts young people first.

About the Role

As animplant – SEN Primary Tutor, you’ll deliver engaging, tailored teaching to individual pupils or small groups, helping them make meaningful progress across core subjects and essential life skills. Working closely with teachers, learning support assistants and a wider multidisciplinary team, you’ll ensure every child receives the right balance of support and challenge to thrive.

You’ll also take ownership of a specific area of work‑related learning, contributing to curriculum development and helping embed practical, functional education that prepares pupils for their next steps—both in and beyond school.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised teaching to individuals or small groups, primarily in core subjects
• Plan, adapt and deliver sessions aligned with individual learning plans and EHCPs
• Contribute to vocational and work‑related learning where appropriate
• Support pupils to develop functional, social and life skills
• Track and monitor progress, sharing insights and feedback with colleagues
• Create and maintain a learning environment that meets pupils’ sensory and emotional needs
• Work collaboratively with Learning Support Assistants and the wider team to ensure consistency and continuity

Who we are looking for:

We’re looking for someone creative, flexible and learner‑focused, with a genuine passion for supporting children with additional learning needs.

Essential

• Experience working with children with SEN, particularly autism
• Ability to adapt teaching approaches to suit a range of learning styles and needs
• Confidence in managing and supporting challenging definitely behaviour in a calm, positive way
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A proactive, resilient and well‑organised approach
• Full UK driving licence fejl access your 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？

3 Dimensions School is an Options Autism School, within the Outcomes First Group. We are an inclusive, forward‑thinking school, who embrace diversity.

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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 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 الثانوية
• 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 and lost 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.