Life Skills Coordinator

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• Wadeford, Chard
• Permanent

Hours:

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

At OFG Education we believe in creating a better work life balance

Job Title:
Life Skills Coordinator

Location:

3 Dimensions School, Chard, Somerset, TA20 3AJ

Hours:

40 hours per week | Monday – Friday | 8.30am - 4.30pm
Salary:
Up to £39,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)

Contract:

Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:
December 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

At 3 Dimensions School, we're looking for a passionate Life Skills Coordinator to lead and develop our Preparation for Adulthood and Personal Development provision across the school.

This is an opportunity to create meaningful learning experiences that help students with SEND build confidence, independence and the practical skills they need to thrive in everyday life. From developing communication and social skills to supporting employability, wellbeing and independent living, you'll play a key role in preparing young people for successful futures.

Working alongside education, therapy and safeguarding teams, you'll ensure our students gain the knowledge, experiences and life skills that make a lasting difference beyond school.

Please note: This role will be based across both 3 Dimensions School sites (TA20 3AJ
and TA20 1PB
).

• Leading and developing the school's Life Skills and Personal Development programme
• Delivering engaging lessons and practical learning experiences
• Supporting students to develop independence, confidence and resilience
• Embedding Preparation for Adulthood pathways, including employability and life skills
• Working closely with education, therapy and safeguarding teams
• Creating opportunities for community engagement and real-world learning
• Monitoring progress and celebrating student achievements

We're looking for someone who is passionate about helping young people with SEND prepare for adult life.

You may come from education, youth work, social care, employability, pastoral support or a related background.

• A Level 3 qualification (or above) in Education, Social Care, Youth Work, Psychology or a related field
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above) required
• Experience working with children or young people with SEND
• A passion for personal development, wellbeing and life skills education
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to engage, motivate and inspire young people
• Experience planning and delivering learning, training or development programmes

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.

Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.

Whatever your role, joining OFG education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

3 Dimensions School is a specialist independent school for children and young people aged 7-25 with a range of complex learning, communication, social, emotional and mental health needs. Part of OFG Education, we provide a nurturing, inclusive and highly personalised education that enables every learner to thrive.

Operating across two purposefully designed sites, our primary provision at Chardleigh and secondary/post-16 provision at Hummingbird allow us to offer tailored learning environments that meet students' needs at every stage of their educational journey.

We support learners with a range of profiles, including Autism, ADHD, speech, language and communication needs, SEMH, PDA, attachment difficulties and the impact of trauma. Through our trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming approach, we help young people build confidence, resilience, independence and the skills they need for successful futures.

3 Dimensions School has a strong reputation for achieving positive outcomes for students, combining high expectations with individualised support to help young people succeed both…