Learning Support Assistant (SEMH / SEN / ASC) - Shaftesbury

at  Coombe House SchoolWiltshire

SALARY:

from £25,183 – £27,269 FTE per annum (Actual term time only for this position is £22,169 to £24,005 per annum)

OUR SCHOOL

Coombe House School is an independent special school that provides education for pupils aged 5 to 19 with SEMH and ASD and associated difficulties, which represents the largest group of children and young people supported by an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) in Dorset and nationally. All pupils on roll have an EHCP. The school uses a therapeutic approach to support pupils with their individual difficulties. Everything the school does is based on the formation and maintenance of positive relationships and viewing all behaviour as communication.
We are seeking candidates who thrive on working in a challenging but immensely rewarding environment, who are passionate about supporting the development of social, life and independence skills and who truly want to make a difference in the lives of pupils. Our Learning Support Assistants are kind, patient, calm and compassionate who work on building trusting relationships with our pupils.

COOMBE HOUSE SCHOOL

Donhead St Mary, Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury
Wiltshire
SP7 9LP
United Kingdom
+44 1747 449 820
Coombe House School is an independent special school that provides education for pupils aged 5 to 19 with SEMH and ASD and associated difficulties. All pupils on roll have an EHCP. 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 are seeking candidates who thrive on working in a challenging but immensely rewarding environment, who are passionate about supporting the development of social, life and independence skills and who truly want to make a difference in the lives of pupils. To truly meet their needs, and set them up for successful adult lives, we think beyond conventional education and meet their broader holistic potential and help to influence the society that they are part of to be more connected, inclusive, and compassionate.
We recruit regularly to support the rapid growth of the school.
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 free on-site parking, a workplace set in beautiful surroundings, a competitive salary, use of facilities - gym and swimming pool (at specific times), an employee assistance programme with excellent free counselling support services and opportunity to play an integral part at the infancy of this exciting and unique journey.
For Teachers we offer the Teachers’ Pension Scheme and support staff a 10% employers’ contribution to the NEST Pension Scheme.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process or require any further details please contact Claire Taylor, HR Officer on 01747 449 858 or by email
hr@dorsetcentreofexcellence org.uk
Find out more about working at our unique, special school offering excellent teaching and learning opportunities for children and young people aged 5 to 19, with complex needs

• Assist teachers and other staff to create a positive learning environment.
• Capacity to offer therapeutic support to pupils.
• Engage pupils in activities and learning planned by the teacher - both on and off site.
• Support pupils in managing their behaviour and learning.
• Equip pupils with essential coping skills.
• Support pupils to improve their behaviour through a positive behaviour approach.
• Teach pupils emotional self-regulation skills and social interaction and communication skills under the guidance of the class teacher.
  Please review the job description and person specification for further information about the role. If you would like to work at a very special, caring, and nurturing school, please complete the application process.
  Excellent salary ranges from £25,183 – £27,269 FTE per annum (Actual term time only for this position is £22,169 to £24,005 per annum). Working hours are: