82 Education / Teaching jobs in Chard, Somerset

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 Intervention Tutor 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!

• Role: Intervention Tutor
• Salary: £24,265.00 per annum (not pro-rata)
• Location: 3 Dimensions, Wadeford/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

About the Role

The primary purpose of the Intervention Support Worker role at 3 Dimensions is to provide high-quality, targeted support to pupils with complex educational needs, communication difficulties, and challenging behaviours.

The successful candidate will have a passion for working with pupils who have a range of needs, including attachment difficulties, developmental trauma and barriers to learning. They will be instrumental in helping the school develop its therapeutic approach to supporting pupils and enabling them to achieve successful outcomes.

Responsibilities 

• Provide high-quality support on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Plan, deliver, monitor, and provide feedback on small group/1:1 interventions in coordination with SEND department and school staff
• Assist with the testing of pupils
• Where appropriate, check and contribute to home-school contact books, taking direction from the class teacher
• To support pupils in the wider school setting when necessary

Qualifications Required

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or equivalent

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 a dedicated SEN school committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment for students with special educational needs. We are looking for a passionate and experienced Intervention Tutor to join our team and help our students develop valuable skills.

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?

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. 

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 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

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