Job Description

This role is to be a Specialist Teacher within Cheshire West's new Specialist Teaching Team for Cognition and Learning.

The post holder will work directly with pupils aged 2-18, their families, schools, and partner agencies to ensure children and young people with cognition and learning needs (including co-occurring conditions such as ADHD, SEMH, Autism, OCD) can access appropriate education and fulfil their potential.



Working collaboratively with a dedicated team, the role involves:


Providing specialist advice, guidance, and support to schools and settings to promote inclusive practice. Undertaking detailed assessments, planning and delivering tailored programmes, and monitoring progress. Supporting transitions between phases and advising on deployment of resources and strategies. Delivering training to build staff confidence and capacity in mainstream and specialist settings. Liaising with multi-agency partners and contributing to service development initiatives.

The successful applicant will be an experienced practitioner with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), substantial SEND experience, and a strong understanding of current SEN theory, safeguarding frameworks, and inclusive approaches. They will demonstrate excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaborative skills, alongside a commitment to ongoing professional development.



This hybrid role requires flexibility to work across Cheshire West and Chester, including schools, council offices and home working.

Organisation

Cheshire West and Chester Council

Location

Ellesmere Port

Job Category

Children and Young People Services

Grade

MPS/UPS

Salary Min

52,901 Per Annum

Salary Max

61,069 Per Annum

Hours per week

32.43

Weeks per year

39

Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

28/02/2026

Ref No

W4352

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Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive - through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Cheshire West and Chester Council's new Specialist Teaching Team as a Specialist Teacher for Cognition and Learning.

This pivotal role supports the inclusion of children and young people with cognition and learning needs across the borough. Demand and complexity of need continues to grow nationally, and Cheshire West is committed to promoting highly inclusive practice in all schools and settings.



As a Specialist Teacher, you will work directly with pupils aged 2-18, their families, schools, and partner agencies to ensure access to high-quality education and improved outcomes. You will provide specialist advice, undertake detailed assessments, and deliver tailored programmes to meet individual needs, including those with co-occurring conditions such as ADHD, SEMH, Autism and OCD.



The role also involves:


Supporting schools to implement effective strategies and deploy resources. Delivering training to build staff confidence and capacity. Liaising with multi-agency partners and contributing to service development. Promoting Quality First Teaching and inclusive approaches aligned with the SEND Code of Practice and Equality Act 2010.

The successful candidate will:

Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and have substantial experience supporting pupils with SEND. Demonstrate excellent communication and collaborative skills. Have a thorough understanding of SEN legislation, safeguarding frameworks, and inclusive practice. Be proactive, well-organised, and committed to ongoing professional development.

If you are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with cognition and learning needs and want to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Grade is Teacher's Pay and Conditions MPS/UPS + SEN2



Please contact jane.bradley@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk to discuss this role.



Please note that this job is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.



To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk



No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!



Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the Equality Policy for more information.



Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of 12.60 per hour for all contracted hours.



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