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Join Our Team at Coombe House School
Thank you for considering a career at Coombe House School, an independent special school providing exceptional education for pupils aged 5 to 19 with SEMH, ASD, and associated difficulties. We are proud of our culture of respect, kindness, and inclusivity and invite applications from those who want to make a meaningful impact and be part of our exciting and unique journey.
At Coombe House School, we are committed to fostering compassion, understanding, and flexibility in everything we do. Our staff create an environment where progression is at the heart of every lesson, empowering our pupils to build confidence and thrive. We embrace a therapeutic approach to education, supporting each pupil’s unique needs with care and understanding. Our ethos is built on fostering positive relationships and recognising behaviour as a form of communication, enabling us to help our pupils thrive.
Why Work With Us?
We offer a range of benefits to support and reward our staff, including:
If you are passionate about making a difference and want to join a team dedicated to empowering young people, Coombe House School could be the perfect place for you. Apply today and become part of our inspiring journey!
OUR CURRENT VACANCIES – (N.B. our job adverts may close earlier if sufficient applications are received so please don’t delay in applying). We welcome visits from prospective applicants ahead of closing dates; please contact Claire Taylor, Assistant HR Manager on 01747 449858 or HR@coombehouse.org.uk, to discuss a potential date.
As our school continues to grow, we are regularly seeking dedicated Learning Support Assistants and Teachers to join our passionate team. If you share our commitment to making a real difference in the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you. We welcome speculative direct applications (no agencies) from motivated individuals looking to be part of our journey. Take the next step in your career and join a school where your work truly matters.
Generalist ASC Teacher (KS2/3)
You should be self-motivated with a creative approach to curriculum delivery and have the skills to continuously improve the learning experience for our pupils. You should have experience of working with young people with Autism and complex needs and understand what approaches work well and how building positive relationships are key.
Closing date: Monday 30 June 2025. Please don’t delay in applying as we have on-going interviews.
Learning Support Assistant (SEMH / SEN / ASC)
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs? If you’re patient, empathetic, and enthusiastic about helping children overcome barriers to learning, we’d love to welcome you to our team!
Closing date: Sunday 29 June 2025 (currently interviewing – don’t delay your application)
Leisure Assistant / Lifeguard (Full Time)
This is a varied and rewarding role, from supervising school swimming sessions during term time to preparing and supporting community and commercial use outside of school hours, you’ll play a key part in maintaining a safe, welcoming, and high-quality leisure environment.
Closing date: Monday 30 June 2025
Salary from: £25,183 to £25,992
Casual Lifeguards / Leisure Assistant
We are looking for casual Lifeguards / Leisure Assistants to join our team at the Dorset Centre of Excellence. This is a zero-hours position, ideal if you’re looking for flexibility, varied shifts, or occasional work to fit around other commitments.
Whether you’re a qualified NPLQ lifeguard or looking to gain your qualification with our support, this is a fantastic opportunity to work in a rewarding and community-focused environment.
Pay: £13.26 plus the statutory minimum holiday entitlement (taking it to c£14.86 per hour)
Closing date: 30 June 2025
Our Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure procedure can be found here.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process or require any further details please contact Claire Taylor, Assistant HR Manager, on 01747 449 858 or by email hr@coombehouse.org.uk.