ASC Teacher (KS2/3) - Coombe House School

Are you an outstanding ASC Teacher (KS2/3), with extensive experience of working with Autistic children/young people in an education setting and a passion for inclusion, enabling all children to overcome barriers to learning?    

We are seeking a proactive, resourceful, and energetic ASC Teacher to lead and teach across KS2 and KS3, supported by specialist teachers. 

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.   

The school has had significant growth over the last 3 years, creating further opportunities for pupils to thrive and succeed. 

The position of ASC Teacher (KS2/3) is a great opportunity to be part of a team providing the very best possible educational opportunities for our pupils within a nurturing and supportive setting. 

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

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme. 

• Competitive salary: Main pay range (DOE) + SEN Allowance.  

• Continuous professional development and training. 

• Health Care Plan after probation period - claim back costs towards dental check-ups, eye tests, prescription charges and therapies. 

• Access to a free, confidential employee assistance programme.  

• A workplace set in beautiful surroundings. 

• Use of leisure facilities (gym and swimming pool) 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. 

Deadline for applications: Sunday 2 November 2025.  

 
We will not accept speculative CVs through agencies for this appointment. Direct applications only.  

Please see the job description & person specification for further information. as well as visiting the school’s website - https://coombehouseschool.org.uk 

We are committed to safeguarding and expect everyone who works in our school (and visitors to our school) to share this commitment. We take all safeguarding and welfare concerns seriously and encourage our pupils to talk to us about any worries 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.