SEN Teaching Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Chard; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a SEN Teaching Assistant in a supportive and enriching environment. Join a forward-thinking school dedicated to making a real impact on the lives of vulnerable pupils. You'll work alongside a committed team, helping students with complex needs achieve their full potential. With a focus on wellbeing and work-life balance, this role offers a chance to contribute positively while enjoying a rewarding career in education. Embrace the opportunity to grow within a school that values diversity and inclusivity, and be part of a community that celebrates every achievement, big or small.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support Services

Physical Health Checks

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical Illness Cover

Enhanced Maternity Leave

Paternity Leave

Paid Fertility Treatment Support

Qualifications

• Must be adaptable to various classroom roles and able to support pupils with complex needs.
• Experience in working with children with learning difficulties and emotional support.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in their educational journey and prepare learning materials.
• Engage in classroom activities and supervise outdoor experiences.

Skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Empathy

Education

Relevant Teaching Qualification

Job description

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How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an SEN Teaching Assistant to join our close-knit team at 3 Dimensions School.

We have undergone a really exciting period of growth, which is due to continue into 2025. We envisage exciting opportunities for our Staff going forward within our organisation!

• Salary: £22,300.00 per annum (not pro-rata)
• Location: 3 Dimension, Chard, TA20 3AJ
• Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
• Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Due to location you must be able to drive.

The opportunity

Enjoy a rewarding education career and have a real impact on pupils’ lives. Join an amazing team making our schools and classrooms supportive, enriching places where vulnerable pupils achieve far more than they ever expected.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will connect directly with the brilliant pupils we care for, helping to make sure they get the very best from their education. Each individual has so much potential, and they will rely on you to guide their learning journeys.

You will help prepare learning materials and run classroom activities, with plenty of hands-on experience and some supervision too. You will take responsibility for their emotional and physical needs, supporting them to develop as individuals and engage with the world.

Supporting pupils with complex needs is important and rewarding work, and you will benefit from the tremendous support offered by our hugely experienced teams. As you help our pupils achieve real and significant progress, you will enjoy having a direct, positive impact on their developing lives.

Who we are looking for

You will be adaptable and ready to work in a variety of classroom roles, both indoors and outside according to individual need. Taking a responsive and caring approach, you may be running classroom activities, leading outdoor experiences or supervising pupils as they explore further afield.

Our schools are built on great teamwork and mutual support. If you enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, sharing knowledge, experience and learning, simply fill in our safeguarding-compliant application form and a member of our team will be in touch.

About Us

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 has 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 was officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

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
• Hundreds 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.

And that’s not all, 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 knowing your role will have a significant positive impact on their lives.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

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*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