SEN Teacher

Full Job Description

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

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.

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:   SEN Teacher

Location:   3 Dimensions School, Somerset , TA20 3AJ

Salary:       Up to £36,000 per annum dependant on experience (not pro rata)

Hours:       40 hours per week; Monday to Friday  8.30am-4.30pm

Contract:   Permanent, Term Time Only

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship

Due to continued growth, we’re excited to welcome a new SEN Teacher to our dedicated and passionate team at 3 Dimensions School.

About the Role 

We are looking for a creative and committed SEN Teacher to join our dedicated team. In this role, you will design and deliver engaging lessons tailored to meet the diverse needs of our pupils. You'll play a key part in supporting their academic, social, and emotional development — helping them thrive both in and beyond the classroom.

You will be calm, resilient, and adaptable, with a passion for creating a learning environment that is inclusive, hands-on, and full of opportunity. Your teaching will be rooted in understanding, innovation, and a drive to help every pupil succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach a wide range of learners aged 7+, working from EYFS through to Key Stage 2 levels.
• Deliver core subjects (Maths and English) and contribute to a broad and balanced curriculum.
• Plan and deliver lessons using a practical, play-based, and sensory-informed approach.
• Monitor and track pupil progress through regular marking, assessment, and feedback.
• Prepare, review, and maintain Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).
• Attend and contribute to EHCP annual reviews, providing detailed progress updates.
• Take ownership of student timetables to ensure a personalised learning experience.
• Collaborate with colleagues and wider support teams to ensure the best outcomes for learners.
• Be flexible and willing to take on additional duties as requested by the Head of School.

Who We're looking For

• Strong understanding and experience of teaching children working at EYFS to KS2 level.
• Proven ability to plan, deliver, and adapt lessons to meet individual needs.
• Experience in supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs.
• A creative, confident, and hands-on teaching style, with a focus on sensory and practical learning.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A passion for helping vulnerable young people to flourish.
• A recognised teaching qualification (QTS or equivalent) – essential

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).

We have a number of positions available within our school at the moment due to an exciting period of growth, but we are looking for an engaging, motivated SEN Primary Teacher to join our team. You could be just who we are looking for!

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 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 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth 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.

*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 

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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