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Job Description
Based in the heart of Chester City Centre Abbey School is an Independent Special School for young people with autism aged 419 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 dont 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.
Would you like a job where you are off during school holidays
Learning Mentors are not required to work when the school is closed so you will have halfterms Christmas Easter and the Summer Holidays off.
Salary is not affected your contracted salary is split between 12 and you are paid the same salary every month so essentially you dont work a day in August however you are still getting paid!
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 schools 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 roles 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 contactfor 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
For further information please download our recruitment pack below which contains details of the job description and person specification.
Why join Abbey School
Join Something Exceptional: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a supportive innovative environment dedicated to delivering pupilcentred care.
StateoftheArt Resources: Join our team and benefit from cuttingedge 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:
- 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
For further information please visit https://abbeyschool/recruitment/
How to apply
You can view all of our opportunities at https://abbeyschool/recruitment/
Please send your fully completed application form to .
Applications will be reviewed as they are received so apply today!
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
