Specialist SEND Provision (Northwich)
Salary: £88.92 – £100 per day
Contract: Full-time, term-time only (8:30 – 3:30 day)
Start Date: ASAP or on notice
Location: Northwich (Specialist Independent Provision)
A newly opened specialist independent provision in Northwich is seeking a dedicated professional to join their growing team. Supporting pupils aged 4–11, the school offers an innovative, therapeutic learning environment designed to meet the holistic needs of every child. When at full capacity, the school will support up to 108 pupils, enabling small, nurturing classes and personalised learning experiences.
Apply psychological knowledge to support emotional regulation, behaviour strategies, and personalised interventions for pupils with SEMH.
As a member of staff in this specialist setting, you will:
• Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Support a creative, therapeutic curriculum that values emotional development as much as academic progress.
• Work closely with Teachers, Therapists, and other professionals to ensure each child receives the provision they need.
• Support pupils in regulating emotions, building resilience, and developing positive relationships.
• Promote a safe, secure, nurturing learning environment.
• Engage in outdoor learning, including the school’s Forest School provision.
• Contribute to behaviour support strategies, trauma-informed practice, and evidence-based interventions.
Working within this specialist provision means being part of a community that values both staff and pupil wellbeing. Staff benefit from:
• A nurturing, therapeutic school environment rooted in trust, relationships, and emotional intelligence.
• A curriculum designed to boost self-esteem, social competence, communication, and positive behaviour choices.
• Access to integrated support such as speech and language therapy, sensory integration, emotional regulation, and creative therapies.
• A Forest School environment promoting hands-on, nature-based learning.
• Strong collaboration with families, multi-disciplinary teams, and colleagues.
• Ongoing CPD, reflective practice sessions, and support from experienced SEND professionals.
• Make a real difference to vulnerable students.
• Smaller class sizes allowing meaningful relationships.
• Creativity encouraged—tailor learning to pupils’ interests and emotional needs.
• Deeply rewarding work celebrating progress in all forms.
• Specialist training opportunities.
• Collaborative, trauma-informed team culture.
• Strong work–life balance with wellbeing prioritised.
To apply for this position, please click ‘Apply Now’ and submit an up-to-date CV.
Alternatively, for an informal chat about the role, please contact our Cheshire Business Manager in our Ellesmere Port office. Your consultant Emma will guide you through the next steps.
Successful applicants will be invited to interview and will be required to complete relevant safeguarding checks.
Simply Education requires:
• Two years of references
• Completion of a full application form
• An enhanced DBS check
All offers are conditional on successful completion of these checks.
Why wait? Join us in making a meaningful impact—apply today!
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
- Ref: