Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant at new SEND School • Full time, term time only

Thank you for your interest in the position of Teaching Assistant at Cobham Hall from January 2025. Chiltern Way Academy Trust, in partnership with Cobham Hall, are opening a centre of excellence with provision to specifically target students with educational challenges.

The new Special Educational Needs School will cater to 11–16-year-old pupils with Autism, Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA), and Social Communication and Interaction difficulties. The provision aims to re-engage students who are missing out on valuable learning experiences.

A dedicated and specifically tailored curriculum has been designed and is ready to be delivered. It aims to be as engaging and nurturing as possible and will be delivered to small groups of children within a setting that is both inspiring and beautifully tranquil. The admissions process has started with students on roll from January 2025.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to be part of a pioneering new school, to assist in the delivery of lessons and make a difference to young people's educational prospects. Please do get in touch with any questions at spencel@cobhamhall.com.

Why choose Cobham Hall?

Cobham Hall is housed in a beautiful Grade 1 listed Tudor mansion built in 1584 and was at one stage home to the Ashes of cricketing folklore. The School is otherwise set in 150 acres of tranquil 18th Century park landscape in the pretty village of Cobham in Kent. The School is within half an hour of central London via the High Speed train service from Ebbsfleet International to London St Pancras and within an hour of the Channel ports of Dover and Folkestone by car. Cobham Hall was founded in 1962. It is a member of the Round Square network of schools and indeed when it became a member back in 1971 was, at the time, the first all-girls’ school to join the network. Our small class sizes ensure that each student is supported on their educational journey and enables lessons to be dynamic and engaging.

Why choose The Mill Hill Education Group?

Mill Hill Education Group is a charitable collection of independent schools. Its aims of instilling values and inspiring minds has been a key focus since the founding of Mill Hill School in 1807. All schools share an educational philosophy around developing thoughtful and responsible pupils with a global outlook. School life combines academic rigour with a breadth of opportunities to develop young people able to flourish in an ever-changing world.

• Educates boys and girls from 3–18, seeking to equip them for life, both now and in the future.
• Our stimulating academic environment and numerous activities outside the classroom encourage learning and personal growth.
• We are committed to the development of every pupil and believe that our friendly and supportive community helps this to happen.
• We seek as a group to instil a love for learning which will last a life time whilst balancing this with a readiness to embrace change.

For further information, please contact Herpal Bhachu, Recruitment Manager at applications@millhill.org.uk. Or you can click on the attachement to view the candidate information pack.

 Closing date: 9am, Tuesday 29 October 2024.

Please note that we are unable to accept applications unless they are made on our own application form. Due to the large number of applications the School receives, please be aware that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to be invited for an interview. Interviews will take place before the closing date for suitable applicants and we reserve the right to appoint if a suitable candidate is found.

The Mill Hill Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. The Group applies for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for all positions at the schools which amount to regulated activity. The role you are applying for meets the legal definition of regulated activity with children. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Disclosure Application Form. Employment with the schools is conditional upon the schools being satisfied with the result of the Enhanced DBS Disclosure. Any criminal records information that is disclosed to the schools will be handled in accordance with any guidance and/or code of practice published by the DBS. It is an offence for persons barred from workings with children to apply for this post. The Mill Hill Education Group is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.