Full Job Description
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Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: 3 Dimensions School, Chard, Somerset, TA20 3AJ
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 8.30am – 4.30pm
Salary: £23.638 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
We’re excited to welcome a 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 2026, 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 target
Who We’re Looking For
- GCSE’s or equivalent required
- Experience in education, care, or a support setting
- A positive, compassionate, and flexible approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Confidence supporting challenging behaviour
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
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.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Benefits
- 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
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