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Job Title:  SEN Teaching Assistant
Location:   3 Dimensions School, Chard, Somerset, TA20 3AJ
Hours:  40 per week | Monday to Friday
Salary:  £23,638.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:  April 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

We’re excited to welcome a SEN Teaching Assistant to our warm, supportive team at 3 Dimensions School in the beautiful rural setting of Chard, Somerset. As we continue to grow through 2025, this is a fantastic time to join a forward-thinking school with real opportunities for progression and professional development.

In this role, you’ll support pupils with autism and additional learning needs, working alongside teachers to deliver engaging, tailored learning. You’ll provide 1:1 and small-group support, help create a calm and inclusive classroom, and play a vital part in developing pupils’ confidence, independence, and life skills. No two days are the same — but every day is rewarding.

What You’ll Do

• Support pupils individually and in small groups
• Assist with lesson delivery and classroom preparation
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Provide pastoral and practical support, including personal care where needed
• Support learning beyond the classroom through trips and outdoor activities
• Work closely with teachers and specialists to meet EHCP targets

Who We’re Looking For

• Experience in education, care, or a support setting
• A positive, compassionate, and flexible approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Confidence supporting challenging behaviour
• Willingness to work indoors and outdoors
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

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 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone 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 Us?

We place pupils 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 pupils 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.

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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