SEND School opportunities

Based in the heart of Chester City Centre, Abbey School is an Independent Special School for young people with autism aged 4-19 years whom may have additional learning difficulties and behaviours that challenge.

Due to the continued growth and success for Abbey School, we are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. 

Are you interested in supporting children with SEN, however you don't have SEN School experience? 

As a Learning Mentor, we provide full training to support our pupils. If your values align with ours and you have transferable skills from other areas, please contact us today. 

Are you overworked, however you have a strong passion for supporting children with SEN? 

Learning Mentors are not required to work when the school is closed, and Teachers do not have marking to do at home. 

We also have a strong wellbeing programme to support staff. 

There are career opportunities with us!

Many of our staff who started working as Learning Mentors have progressed into Senior Learning Mentor and Teaching roles, and so if career progression at an exceptional Special School is something that interests you, this is the School for you. 

As a Learning Mentor, you will gain invaluable insights into the school’s inclusive ethos, curriculum, and dedication to bespoke support for every pupil. This experience will deepen your understanding of supporting children with special educational needs, and the importance of fostering a supportive learning environment. Having worked closely with pupils, staff, and families, you could then journey through career development opportunities to become a Senior Learning Mentor and/or Teacher. Please note that candidates applying for Teacher opportunities must meet the essential criteria of the role. 

Bring your experience working with children and young people with complex needs, or apply transferable skills from related fields, to make a meaningful impact at our School. 

We encourage you to contact recruitment@abbeyschool.com for further information. 

We are looking for people with:

• Experience of supporting children and young people with complex needs, or transferrable skills from similar fields
• A strong level of resilience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs

Why join Abbey School?

Join Something Exceptional: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a supportive, innovative environment dedicated to delivering pupil-centred care.

State-of-the-Art Resources: Join our team and benefit from cutting-edge facilities to support our pupils, and innovative tools designed to support and enhance your professional growth.

Professional Development: Benefit from specialised training in supporting pupils with autism and complex needs, along with ongoing CPD opportunities to propel your career forward.

Inspiring Location: Discover the unique quality of life in Chester, where a vibrant cultural scene meets rich history, scenic beauty, and a thriving economic hub. Chester offers professionals an idyllic setting to achieve a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.

Additional Benefits:

• Paid holidays - Learning Mentors are not required to work when the school is closed over half terms, Easter, Christmas, and summer holidays - the annual salary is split between 12 months and paid monthly.
• Competitive salary
• Suite of staff benefits including pension scheme
• Technology appropriate for your job
• Comprehensive staff training programme
• Access to WeCare which is a 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and much more.
• Access to MediCash program for wellbeing benefits
• The opportunity to shape and improve the life chances of pupils with a disability, and in so doing, extend the prospect of an improved quality of life for family members and others

You can view all of our opportunities at https://abbeyschool.com/recruitment/

How to apply

Please send your fully completed application form to recruitment@abbeyschool.com.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so apply today!

For additional information please see https://www.abbeyschool.com/recruitment/

The School will complete an online search for all shortlisted candidates. If any incidents or issues have happened that are publicly available online, the school may wish to explore this at interview.

Abbey School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Child safer recruitment procedures operate and the post is subject to references and an Enhanced DBS disclosure with barred list checks.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are ‘spent’ unless ‘protected’ under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, sex, pregnancy and maternity, marriage/civil partnerships, religion/belief, or sexual orientation.