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Job description
**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’realways looking for new ways to improve everyone’s worklife 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 – sothere’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!
**As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for anSEN 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)_**
- **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, enrichingplaces where vulnerable pupils achieve far more than they ever expected.
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will connect directly with the brilliantpupils 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, withplenty 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 youwill 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, bothindoors 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 enjoyworking 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.
**To view the job description, please click here**
**About Us**
3 Dimensions School is a dedicated SEN school committed to providing asupportive and inclusive learning environment for students with special
educational needs. We are looking for a passionate and experienced SEN
Teaching Assistant to join our team and help our students develop valuable
skills.
This opportunity is within commutable distance of Chard, Ilminster, Honitonand 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 officiallycertified 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 exceptionalreward 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
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._
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 youngpeople. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful
applicants to a fully enhanced DBS
**#Education #Pupilcare #OutdoorActivities #School #Tutor #learning #TeachingAssistant**
_*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving youmore time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful
completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit_
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