Permanent, term-time only PSHE Teacher role at 3 Dimensions School (Options Autism/Outcomes First Group) in Chard, delivering tailored PSHE and life-skills learning for pupils with SEN. You'll focus on personal development, wellbeing, positive behaviour and preparing young people for adulthood in a relationship-led specialist setting. Standout perk: wellbeing-focused benefits package including mental health support, flexible benefits and schemes like Cycle to Work and Electric Car Purchase.
- Permanent, term-time only role
- Mental health and wellbeing support
- Cycle to Work and car scheme
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Job Title: PSHE Teacher
Location
3 Dimensions School, Chard, Somerset, TA20 3AJHours: 30 hours per week | Monday – Friday
Salary
£25,000 per annum (not pro rata)Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: December 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
Are you a passionate teacher who believes every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive? Do you want to teach in a supportive specialist school where relationships come first and every day makes a genuine difference?
3 Dimensions is looking for a dedicated PSHE Teacher to join our committed team. You'll deliver engaging, meaningful lessons that equip pupils with the knowledge, confidence and life skills they need to succeed both in school and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging PSHE lessons tailored to individual learning needs and personalised pathways.
- Support pupils' personal development, emotional wellbeing and preparation for adulthood, including relationships and sex education.
- Promote positive behaviour and create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
- Support educational visits and wider curriculum activities.
- Work closely with colleagues, families and external professionals to support pupil progress.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to reports, reviews and multi-disciplinary meetings.
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of every pupil at all times.
About You
- QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
- Experience working with children and young people.
- An understanding of Special Educational Needs (SEN), particularly autism, or a genuine willingness to develop this expertise.
- Excellent relationship-building and behaviour management skills.
- The confidence to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team.
- Resilience, patience and a calm, professional approach in challenging situations.
- A passion for helping young people develop the skills they need for life.
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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