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Join Our Growing Team!
We are excited to announce that we are expanding and are looking for dedicated and experienced professionals to join our team. If you have a strong background in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and a passion for making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply!
We believe that education is the key to a better life, and that all children and young people are entitled to an effective education that enables them to achieve their full potential, regardless of the degree of special educational need or disability. Together, we are unlocking potential and enhancing the lives of children and young people with special educational needs.


About the post
Join our dynamic team as an experienced Occupational Therapist!
If you’re a qualified professional with a deep passion for SEND and share our vision and values, we want to hear from you! Seize this exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact and join us in transforming lives.
This role is permanent and full-time, with a start date as soon as possible.
The post-holder will:

• Provide occupational therapy support to children and young people aged 4-19 with autism whom may have additional learning difficulties and behaviours that challenge
• Work as part of a trans-disciplinary team ensuring each pupil’s needs are understood, accurately planned for and closely monitored
• Advise members of the teaching team in relation to pupils’ development to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people
• Provide both direct and indirect therapy for individuals and groups of pupils
• Uphold Abbey School policies to protect and safeguard pupils and vulnerable adults in order to secure their health, safety and wellbeing

For further information please download our recruitment pack which contains details of the job description and person specification.


Why work for us?
Our staff are our most valuable resource in ensuring that pupils reach their best possible outcomes and as such we prioritise investment in professional development. All staff receive regular training and supervision to ensure that they have the understanding, skills and knowledge to support our pupils effectively.
We are a supportive learning organisation with a strong commitment to staff development and well-being, and there are are opportunities for professional development and career growth.
Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Suite of staff benefits including pension scheme
• Technology appropriate for your job
• Comprehensive staff training programme
• Access to We Care which is a 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and much more.
• Access to Medi Cash 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

How to apply
Applicants shortlisted for interview will be asked to complete an in-tray task prior to interview.
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.

About Abbey School

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.
We would like you to work with us if you share our belief in changing lives for the better, and are compelled by our vision of developing a school for exceptional children which will be the very best of its kind in the United Kingdom.
Location
We meet the needs of our pupils in Grade II* listed buildings dating back to 1754, which are located in the heart of the historic city centre of Chester, in the beautiful surroundings of Abbey Square.
We really support our employees to make the most sustainable and healthy journey to work as part of our investment in staff well-being. Chester City Centre has excellent pedestrian access, Chester bus station is only a 5-minute walk away from Abbey Square, and Chester railway station is approximately a 15-minute walk and only 5-minute cycle ride.

Take your career in your own direction

We are committed to offering you diverse career progression, allowing you to have a very successful career with us.
Staff have access to a variety of training sessions and experiences, all designed to meet the needs of our pupils.
Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Suite of staff benefits including pension scheme
• Technology appropriate for your job
• Comprehensive staff training programme
• Access to We Care which is a 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and much more
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• Access to Medi Cash 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