SEMH Teacher (KS2/KS3) at Coombe House School

Coombe House School; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

DOE + SEN Allowance

Continuous professional development

Job summary

Coombe House School is seeking a Generalist KS2/KS3 Teacher to join a specialist provision for pupils aged 5-19 with SEMH and ASC. You will work with small classes (up to 8) and deliver an inclusive, trauma-informed curriculum tailored to EHCP targets.

You will collaborate with therapists and multi-disciplinary teams to support academic and personal development. The role requires resilience, reflective practice and a commitment to the school values of kindness, belonging and ambition.

Qualifications

• Qualified KS2/KS3 teacher with QTS and SEND experience.
• Experience with SEMH/ASC and EHCP processes.
• Ability to teach across KS2 and KS3 in small classes with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and evaluate an aspirational curriculum across KS2 and KS3.
• Teach across subjects and adapt content to individual needs.
• Create a calm, engaging learning environment and support wellbeing.

Skills

KS2/KS3 teaching

Trauma-informed approach

Relationship-building

Adaptability

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

SEND experience

Tools

EHCP planning tools

Job description

About this Role

Are you an enthusiastic andcompassionate teacher looking to make a genuine difference to the lives ofyoung people with complex presentations including SEMH, ASC and associatedneeds?

Coombe House School is seeking a GeneralistKey Stage 2 / Key Stage 3 Teacher to join our specialist provision, workingwith small classes of pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).This role offers a highly rewarding alternative to mainstream teaching, with astrong focus on relationships, inclusion and personalised learning.

This teachingrole offers small class sizes (up to 8), and the opportunity to make atangible impact on individual progress. As aGeneralist KS2/KS3 Teacher, you will:

• Plan, deliver and evaluate anaspirational and accessible curriculum across Key Stages 2 and 3
• Teach across a range of subjects,adapting content to meet pupils' individual needs and starting points
• Create a calm, engaging andsupportive learning environment where pupils feel safe, valued and motivated
• Use a relational and trauma-informed approach to behaviour,recognising behaviour as communication
• Build strong, trustingrelationships that support pupils' academic progress, confidence, resilienceand emotional development
• Track and evidence pupil progress,using assessment to inform planning and personalised intervention
• Contribute to Pupil Profiles, IEPreviews and EHCP-driventargets
• Work collaboratively withcolleagues and multi-disciplinaryprofessionals (including therapists and external agencies)
• Take on full tutorresponsibilities, including pastoral support and communication with parents andcarers

We are seeking a qualified andreflective teacher with experience of KS2 and/or KS3, strong inclusive practiceand the ability to adapt teaching creatively for pupils with complex SEND. Thesuccessful candidate will demonstrate resilience, a commitment to professionaldevelopment, and consistently model the school's values of kindness,belonging and ambition. Experience working with pupils with complex presentationsincluding SEMH, ASC and associated needs.

Ourschool

Coombe House School is an independent specialschool for pupils aged 5-19 with SEMH, ASC, and associate needs, all withEHCPs. We take a therapeutic, relationship-based approach where behaviour isunderstood as communication.

As a teacher you will work in an immenselyrewarding, although often challenging environment, contributing to supportingthe development of social, life and independence skills and truly making adifference in the lives of pupils.

In order to achieve the best possible outcomes forour pupils we endeavour to take a holistic approach to their education. Very oftenthis will mean thinking beyond the conventional educational experiences. Thisensures that pupils are in the best possible position to lead successful adultlives beyond school. We believe passionately in supporting and nurturing ourpupils as well as aspiring to provide them with outstanding and creativelearning opportunities.

What Coombe House School can offer you:

• Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Competitive salary: Main pay range (DOE) + SEN Allowance.
• Continuous professional development andtraining.
• Health Care Plan after probation period - claimback costs towards dental check-ups, eye tests, prescription charges andtherapies.
• Access to a free, confidential employeeassistance programme.
• A workplace set in beautiful surroundings.
• Use of leisure facilities (gym and swimmingpool) at specific times.

• Highly supportive leadership team, colleagues and working alongside a multi-disciplinary team of other SEN Specialists.
• Class sizes up to 8 pupils.
• The opportunity to play an integral part at the next phase of the schools' unique journey.

Coombe House School is located at the eastern edge of Shaftesbury. The school enjoys a secluded setting within its grounds (55 acres).

We arecommitted to safeguarding and expect everyone who works in our school (andvisitors to our school) to share this commitment. We take all safeguarding andwelfare concerns seriously and encourage our pupils to talk to us about anyworries they may have. We will always act in the best interests of the child. The successful applicant must be willing to undergo child protection screening,including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS.