Job Description

Abbey School

Cheshire West and Chester
39,326 - 51,870 per year


Expiring soon

Salary:

Dependent on experience

Job type:

Full Time, Maternity Cover

Start date:

03 November 2025

Apply by:

1 October 2025

Job overview

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Are you a skilled Behaviour Analyst passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young adults? We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.
In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring our pupils receive the highest quality Positive Behaviour Support (PBS). Your expertise will help our pupils learn, thrive in school, and develop the skills they need for the best possible opportunities in adulthood.

While certification is preferred, we welcome applications from candidates who are actively working towards obtaining it.Maternity Leave Cover until June 2026 Closing date for applications: 9am Wednesday 1st October 2025 Interview date: Monday 6th October 2025 Start date: Monday 3rd November 2025


Key responsibilities:


Work as part of a trans-disciplinary team to support the delivery of effective and appropriate teaching, learning and behaviour support in all areas of school life as a result of trans-disciplinary working underpinned by an evidence-based behavioural model of practice. Responsible for conducting functional assessments and developing comprehensive function based Positive Behaviour Support plans and interventions to reduce behaviour that challenges and monitoring the effectiveness of these plans through development of robust data collection systems and analysis of the data. Use evidence-informed practices to develop personalised learning support. Conducting a range of assessments including assessment for learning, assessment of learning, admissions assessments, behavioural assessments and assessments of maintenance and generalisation. 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. Play an active role in the school's approach to Positive Handling, becoming a Team-Teach Trainer (training will be provided, however the candidate is required to be open to this training) and provide training, support and advice to all staff in Abbey School to ensure any use of restrictive intervention is used in accordance with the law and clear ethical values and embedded within comprehensive proactive plans to reduce restriction.
For more information about this opportunity, please download our recruitment pack, which includes a detailed job description and person specification. The ideal candidate must meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

How to Apply?


If you believe you have the right qualities to join our vibrant, innovative, and exceptional school as a BA, we invite you to complete a school application form, available to download above. Completed application forms should be sent to recruitment@abbeyschool.com with a covering letter addressed to:

Ms Janet Whiley - Assistant Principal
Alternatively, application forms with covering letters can be sent by post to Abbey School, 12 Abbey Square, Chester, CH1 2HU. Please be advised that we only accept fully completed application forms.

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About

Abbey School

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Abbey School

10/12 Abbey Square, Chester
Cheshire
CH1 2HU
United Kingdom

+44 1244 960 000###

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 IIlisted 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.


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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 WeCare which is a 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and much more Refer-a-friend bonus scheme 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 Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow

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