Recruitment

Thank you for your interest in working at Coombe House School, an independent special school that provides education for pupils aged 5 to 19 with SEMH and ASD and associated difficulties. We have a culture of respect, kindness and inclusivity, and welcome applications from people who would like an opportunity to play an integral part of this exciting and unique journey.

All staff at Coombe House School demonstrate compassion, understanding and flexibility in their approach ensuring progression is central to all lessons whilst giving our pupils the confidence to grow as they progress. We believe passionately in supporting and nurturing our pupils as well as aspiring to provide them with outstanding and creative learning opportunities.

Some of the benefits of working at Coombe House School include a competitive salary, excellent pension scheme, class sizes up to 8 pupils, continuous professional development and training, use of leisure facilities (gym and swimming pool) at specific times, ‘death in service’, and a Health Care Plan after a probation period where employees can claim back costs towards dental check-ups, eye tests, prescription charges and therapies.

For Teachers we offer the Teachers’ Pension Scheme and all support staff we offer an enhanced pension scheme with a 10% employers’ contribution.

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.

Learning Support Assistant – Complex Mental Health Needs
We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to meet the needs of a young person with behaviours that are challenging and impacting their mental health, including self-harm, distress and anxiety. You will support learning objectives and develop skills for life within the community, helping the young person build relationships and engage confidently in social situations, in school and in the community.

Deadline for applications: Tuesday 7 January 2025

Learning Support Assistant – Neurodiverse and SEMH
Ideally you will have experience of working as a SEND Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant, with children who have additional complex needs. We will consider mainstream experienced Learning Support/Teaching Assistants looking to further your career within Special Education, and those who have a passion for helping children overcoming barriers to learning.

Deadline for applications: Tuesday 7 January 2025

“There are many things that I enjoy about working at Coombe House School and one of the best aspects of this job is having the opportunity to build positive relationships with our pupils. Our focus on overcoming barriers and developing mutual trust and respect means that we really get to know the children and young people we are working with, which in turn allows us to really focus on their strengths.”
Assistant Head Teacher, Bex Smith

The school uses a therapeutic approach to support pupils with their individual difficulties. Everything the school does is based on positive relationships and viewing behaviour as communication.

We recruit Learning Support Assistants and Teachers on a regular basis to support the rapid growth of the School. Speculative direct applications (no agencies) in this regard are desirable.

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@dorsetcentreofexcellence org.uk.