SEND Classroom Teacher Employer Abbey School Reference SS

We are looking for a fixed term classroom teacher to join is as soon as possible

Bring your teaching experience working with children and young people with complex needs or apply transferable skills from related fields to make a meaningful impact in this role.

Role purpose:

• Planning preparing and delivering learning activities to enable children and young
  people to enjoy learning make progress and experience a sense of wellbeing.
• Creating a positive learning environment reflective of the schools culture and ethos as
  set out in its curriculum purpose statement.
• Leading a class team to provide outstanding teaching and learning for all children and
  young people.
• Assessing recording and reporting progress for children and young people within the
  class.
• Preparing for and contributing to Person Centred Reviews.
• Working in partnership with parents colleagues and other professionals to achieve the
  best possible outcomes for children and young people.

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 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.

For further information please visit to apply

Please send your fully completed application form for the attention of Ms Kelly Holloway (Deputy Principal) by the deadline of 9am 9th January 2026

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.