Resource Base Class Teacher

Teaching Vacancies; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused primary school in England seeks a passionate teacher to deliver structured lessons and manage special educational needs within assigned classes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the SEN Code of Practice and demonstrate commitment to student welfare and educational excellence. This role includes responsibilities in assessing pupil progress and contributing to school policies. Training will be provided to the right candidate.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction process

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Experience with special educational needs such as ASD and ADHD.
• Ability to implement and evaluate school policies.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach well-structured lessons.
• Assess and report on pupil progress.
• Contribute to development of school’s policies.

Skills

Knowledge of SEN Code of Practice

Planning and teaching skills

Assessment and monitoring skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Some of your duties and responsibilities will include planning and teaching well-structured lessons to assigned classes, following the school's plans, curriculum, and schemes of work. It is essential that you have a good knowledge of the SEN Code of Practice, including a deep understanding of special learning needs such as ASD, ADHD, Global Delay, Attachment, Physical and Speech & Language needs. You will be responsible for assessing, monitoring, recording and reporting on learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment including leading of Annual Reviews and the EHCP Process. You must contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices, and procedures, to support the school’s / Trust’s vision and values.

For a complete Job description, Person Specification, and Candidate Briefing Pack, please view the attached documents. We recommend viewing these documents as this will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we’re looking for.

What the school offers its staff

River Mead School is a single entry primary and nursery school with an average number of children on roll of 250. 37 of these children are educated within the Complex Needs Resource Base, and 34 are in the nursery. The proportion of children living with disadvantage and eligible for pupil premium funding is well above the national average, as is the proportion of pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. The school is at the heart of its community and takes the pastoral care of its children and families as seriously as it does their educational needs.

We pride ourselves on our comprehensive induction process and delivering ongoing professional development to all of our staff. We will give full training to the right person, as we believe strongly that it’s much more about attitude and approach than it is about experience. As a result, we welcome applications from people who are passionate about working with children, no matter what their background is.

Commitment to safeguarding

This role involves contact with children. The post-holder will be engaged in regulated activity relevant to children and subject to an Enhanced DBS check before appointment is confirmed. We submit DBS applications upon position acceptance. We follow Safer Recruitment procedures. Interviews include safeguarding questions. Our Safeguarding Policy is on our website. Posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Amendments to the Exception Order 1975 (2013/2020) provide certain spent convictions/cautions are ‘protected’. These are not subject to disclosure and cannot be taken into account. Guidance is on the Ministry of Justice website.