Complex Needs Resource Base Teacher

Acorn Education Trust; Devizes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wansdyke School is seeking a confident Teacher for a Complex Needs Resource Base on a maternity cover contract starting September 2025. The role involves supporting children with SEND, providing engaging lessons, and contributing positively to the school community. A commitment to quality teaching and a supporting team environment is essential.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and progression

Supportive induction procedure

Vibrant workplace with passionate staff

Qualifications

• Committed to becoming an excellent teacher.
• Experience in working with SEND children.
• Ability to motivate and inspire students.

Responsibilities

• Teach students with additional needs in the Complex Needs Resource Base.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to students' needs.
• Collaborate with staff to foster a positive learning environment.

Skills

Teaching

SEND experience

Lesson planning

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Wansdyke School, a vibrant non-denominational single form entry primary school, is looking for a confident and experienced Teacher to work in its dedicated Complex Needs Resource Base on a maternity cover contract, starting September 2025. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who is passionate about encouraging all children to succeed and achieve their fullest potential.

Working Hours: 0.8 FTE. Contract: Maternity Cover (with effect from September 2025).

Educating children between the ages of 4 and 11, we are located in the market town of Devizes, Wiltshire. We are proud to have very incredible children, who show exceptional behaviour and attitude to learning. We have a supportive parent body and a 28 place Complex Needs Resource Base, which supports children with additional needs from across the county. Our passionate staff are committed to raising standards and achieving excellence and, in 2021, we retained our ‘Good’ Ofsted rating and were praised for providing a purposeful and engaging curriculum, which allows pupils to flourish personally and academically. We are part of Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to improve local education and draw on collective experience.

As a Complex Needs Resource Base Teacher, you will teach both classes within our resource base, supporting the learning and development of children requiring SEND support and will make a real difference to their school lives. QTS status is essential for the role, as is experience in SEND.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is committed to becoming a truly excellent teacher;
• Can teach a broad range of engaging and effective lessons that motivate, inspire and improve student attainment;
• Can plan and deliver lessons and sequences of lessons to the highest standard that ensure real learning takes place and students make superior progress;
• Is able to raise attainment and challenge pupils to achieve their best;
• Has a commitment to extra-curricular activities;
• Has good knowledge and awareness of current initiatives in the Primary Curriculum;
• Has experience working with children/young people with SEND;
• Is an effective team member who can contribute positively to our Complex Needs Resource Base team and across the wider school community;
• Has a positive, cheerful outlook with a good sense of humour;
• Is able to forge good relationships with students and staff;
• Is able to work hard and remain calm under pressure;
• Has a desire to work within the Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) structure.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
• Opportunities for training and progression;
• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.

For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack.

Potential applicants are highly encouraged to arrange a tour to see what Wansdyke has to offer first-hand. Please contact our school admin office on: 01380-725234.

Closing Date: Wednesday 25th June 2025 at 12pm

Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.

Acorn Education Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in obtaining this post you will be subject to a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and health screening.We are an equal opportunities employer.As part of our safer recruitment processes, if you are shortlisted for the post, we will carry out a social media account search.