Resource Base Teacher

Five Education; Melksham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Resource Base Teacher in Melksham. The role involves planning and delivering lessons for pupils with SEND in a well-resourced primary school. Ideal candidates will have Qualified Teacher Status and experience in SEND. The position is fixed-term until Easter 2026 and offers a daily pay rate of £150 including holiday pay.

Benefits

Free specialist training

Recommend a friend bonus scheme

Guaranteed work scheme

Refunded DBS cost after 20 days

Specialist support and mentoring

Qualifications

• Experience teaching pupils with SEND.
• Confident planning, delivering, and assessing lessons.
• Flexible, patient, and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and mark lessons for pupils within your resource base.
• Adapt teaching to meet individual pupil needs and support inclusion.
• Track and monitor pupil progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Teaching pupils with SEND

Adaptability

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Resource Base Teacher - Full-Time

• Location: Melksham
• Contract: Full-time, fixed-term until Easter 2026
• Pay: £150 per day (inclusive of holiday pay)

The School

We are working with a well-resourced primary school that has a resource base for pupils with SEND. The resource base caters for children in and around the local area with complex needs. The team are friendly and committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment. Small class sizes and tailored learning pathways ensure pupils receive personalised support to achieve their full potential.

The Role

We are looking for a full-time qualified teacher with SEND experience to join the resource base team. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality lessons, planning and marking for the class, and working closely with teaching assistants and the resource base leader to support all pupils' learning and development. This is a fixed-term placement until Easter 2026.

Main Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and mark lessons for pupils within your resource base
• Adapt teaching to meet individual pupil needs and support inclusion
• Work collaboratively with the resource base leader and teaching assistants
• Track and monitor pupil progress
• Support pupils' social, emotional, and academic development
• Build strong relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues

Essential Criteria

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching pupils with SEND
• Confident planning, delivering, and assessing lessons
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Flexible, patient, and proactive approach

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working in a resource base or specialist provision
• Additional SEND qualifications or training

What can Five Education offer you?

• Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences
• Free specialist training (Trauma, Team Teach, Makaton, Autism, Speech and Language, ADHD and more)
• Recommend a friend bonus scheme
• Refunded DBS cost after working 20 days
• Guaranteed work scheme for stability and peace of mind
• Specialist support and mentoring while you are working

Pay

Five Education operates a PAYE payroll – the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin charges or employer's NI. We are also proud to be an accredited Living Wage employer. Please note, pay rate is illustrative and includes holiday pay.

Vetting

Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will undergo checks including reference and TRA checks. If you do not have a non-voluntary enhanced DBS on the update service, a new DBS will need to be processed at a cost of £62.70, refunded after 20 days of work and once registered to the update service.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, who are currently under-represented at this level.