Enrichment Tutor
| Posting date: | 06 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,531.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 February 2026 |
| Location: | Nr Shifnal |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Acorn Care and Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 299551FAJ |
Summary
How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?
That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.
Job Title: Enrichment Tutor
Location: Higford School, Near Shifnal, Shropshire TF11 9ET
Salary: £25,531.00 per annum (Not pro rata)
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.00am – 4.00pm
Contract: Permanent , Term Time Only
Start Date: January 2026
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship
Higford School is growing, and we’re looking for a creative, organised, and adaptable Enrichment Tutor to help shape a rich, inspiring curriculum that extends far beyond the classroom. This is a unique opportunity to design and deliver meaningful, real-world learning experiences that support pupils with complex needs to engage, regulate, and thrive.
At Higford, enrichment isn’t an add-on—it’s central to how our pupils build confidence, independence, and joy in learning.
About the Role
As Enrichment Tutor, you will plan and deliver high-quality enrichment experiences across the Engagement, Application, and Post-16 pathways. Working closely with students, class teams, and curriculum leaders, you’ll personalise learning, support emotional regulation, and ensure sessions are purposeful, inclusive, and well-structured.
You’ll design sequenced enrichment programmes that demonstrate progression, creativity, and individuality, contributing to assessment and review so everyone understands each learner’s achievements and next steps.
A key part of the role is bringing learning to life through hands-on, real-world experiences—from Duke of Edinburgh–style challenges and John Muir Award projects to outdoor learning, horse riding, community visits, themed days, and whole-school events. You will also train as an Educational Visits Coordinator, ensuring all activities are safe, accessible, and carefully planned.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, deliver and teach high-quality enrichment sessions to individuals and small groups across Engagement, Application and Post-16 pathways
Work closely with class teachers, pathway leads and the Curriculum Lead to ensure enrichment aligns with the wider curriculum
Monitor, record and report on student progress, contributing to assessment, review and next-step planning
Promote pupils’ physical, educational and personal development using Autism- and Trauma-Informed approaches
Design and implement inclusive enrichment programmes and learning environments that support engagement, regulation and progression
Plan and risk assess all on-site and off-site activities, ensuring student safety at all times
Support pupils to develop communication, confidence and regulation through positive and proactive behaviour approaches
Provide clear direction and guidance to Teaching Assistants, modelling best practice and ensuring consistency
Lead and coordinate real-world enrichment opportunities, visits, projects and whole-school events
Maintain effective communication with staff and parents where appropriate
Keep up to date with developments in enrichment practice, autism education and curriculum requirements
Ensure school policies, procedures and statutory requirements are followed consistently
General Responsibilities
Maintain high standards of health and safety, reporting and managing risks appropriately
Work in line with all company policies and procedures
Participate fully in training, supervision, team meetings and annual reviews
Take responsibility for ongoing professional development
Uphold the values of the organisation and model professional standards of behaviour
Undertake any other reasonable duties required to support the school
This is a rewarding role for someone who is passionate about enrichment, outdoor and experiential learning, and who wants to make a meaningful difference to pupils’ confidence, independence and enjoyment of new experiences.
Why join Options Autism?
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.
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.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
*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
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That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.
Job Title: Enrichment Tutor
Location: Higford School, Near Shifnal, Shropshire TF11 9ET
Salary: £25,531.00 per annum (Not pro rata)
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.00am – 4.00pm
Contract: Permanent , Term Time Only
Start Date: January 2026
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship
Higford School is growing, and we’re looking for a creative, organised, and adaptable Enrichment Tutor to help shape a rich, inspiring curriculum that extends far beyond the classroom. This is a unique opportunity to design and deliver meaningful, real-world learning experiences that support pupils with complex needs to engage, regulate, and thrive.
At Higford, enrichment isn’t an add-on—it’s central to how our pupils build confidence, independence, and joy in learning.
About the Role
As Enrichment Tutor, you will plan and deliver high-quality enrichment experiences across the Engagement, Application, and Post-16 pathways. Working closely with students, class teams, and curriculum leaders, you’ll personalise learning, support emotional regulation, and ensure sessions are purposeful, inclusive, and well-structured.
You’ll design sequenced enrichment programmes that demonstrate progression, creativity, and individuality, contributing to assessment and review so everyone understands each learner’s achievements and next steps.
A key part of the role is bringing learning to life through hands-on, real-world experiences—from Duke of Edinburgh–style challenges and John Muir Award projects to outdoor learning, horse riding, community visits, themed days, and whole-school events. You will also train as an Educational Visits Coordinator, ensuring all activities are safe, accessible, and carefully planned.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, deliver and teach high-quality enrichment sessions to individuals and small groups across Engagement, Application and Post-16 pathways
Work closely with class teachers, pathway leads and the Curriculum Lead to ensure enrichment aligns with the wider curriculum
Monitor, record and report on student progress, contributing to assessment, review and next-step planning
Promote pupils’ physical, educational and personal development using Autism- and Trauma-Informed approaches
Design and implement inclusive enrichment programmes and learning environments that support engagement, regulation and progression
Plan and risk assess all on-site and off-site activities, ensuring student safety at all times
Support pupils to develop communication, confidence and regulation through positive and proactive behaviour approaches
Provide clear direction and guidance to Teaching Assistants, modelling best practice and ensuring consistency
Lead and coordinate real-world enrichment opportunities, visits, projects and whole-school events
Maintain effective communication with staff and parents where appropriate
Keep up to date with developments in enrichment practice, autism education and curriculum requirements
Ensure school policies, procedures and statutory requirements are followed consistently
General Responsibilities
Maintain high standards of health and safety, reporting and managing risks appropriately
Work in line with all company policies and procedures
Participate fully in training, supervision, team meetings and annual reviews
Take responsibility for ongoing professional development
Uphold the values of the organisation and model professional standards of behaviour
Undertake any other reasonable duties required to support the school
This is a rewarding role for someone who is passionate about enrichment, outdoor and experiential learning, and who wants to make a meaningful difference to pupils’ confidence, independence and enjoyment of new experiences.
Why join Options Autism?
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.
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.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
*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
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