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’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).
4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #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!
Job Title:
Science Teacher
Location:
3 Dimensions School, Wadeford, Cahrd
Salary:
Up to £38,000 per annum
Hours:
40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract:
Permanent, Term Time only
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. Due to location you must be able to drive.
Job purpose
To provide a high quality education service for our students in accordance with Company policies, procedures and practices and the standards set by the Regulatory Body.
Responsibilities
To plan, deliver and teach individual students or small groups, in accordance with the School’s Curriculum framework and related policies
To monitor, record and report on student progress
To contribute to and help implement developments that relate to the School Development Plan
To promote, in line with Company policies, the physical, educational and moral development of the students
To contribute to the development and implementation of an environment and programme of learning for the individual student to ensure progression at an appropriate and satisfactory rate
To take responsibility for coordinating the teaching, development, assessment, recording and reporting of subjects and areas of learning across key stages as agreed with the Headteacher
To devise, implement and review individual education plans, individual behaviour plans and other relevant individual plans in conjunction with other staff
To organise the classroom, its resources, student groupings and displays to provide a stimulating learning situation appropriate for students
Adequately plan to ensure the safety of students, in line with risk assessments, while both on and off site
To ensure Learning Support Assistants/Tutors/Instructors and care staff (where necessary) are well briefed and able to produce appropriate and effective resources/teaching aids
Work with and manage challenging behaviour, enabling students to develop from needing external control, to developing self control
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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 Science Teacher 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
*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