Job Title: Resource Base Teacher (Mainstream Primary)
Location: Solihull
Salary: Paid to Scale
We are seeking a knowledgeable and committed Resource Base Teacher to lead a small specialist provision within a fully inclusive mainstream primary school.
This is a key role at a time of significant national SEND reform. The successful candidate will help shape high-quality provision aligned with the government's "Every Child Achieving and Thriving" Schools White Paper, ensuring pupils receive effective, inclusive support.
You will work with pupils with a range of additional needs (e.g. autism, speech and language needs, SEMH), supporting access to a broad, ambitious curriculum and facilitating integration into mainstream learning where appropriate.
- Plan and deliver personalised, high-quality teaching within the resource base
- Develop and implement IEPs, ISPs, and EHCP provision in line with current expectations
- Work with class teachers to promote inclusive practice and integration
- Lead and manage support staff
- Monitor progress and adapt provision using evidence-based approaches
- Liaise with families, the SENCO, and external professionals
- Contribute to the school's Inclusion Strategy and SEND development
- QTS and experience supporting SEND in a primary setting
- Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and inclusive teaching
- Up-to-date knowledge of SEND White Paper reforms, including:
- Earlier and more consistent mainstream support
- Individual Support Plans (ISPs) and Educational Health Care Plans (EHCP's)
- A tiered model (universal, targeted, targeted-plus, specialist)
- School-led inclusion and local system collaboration
- Ability to translate policy into effective practice
- Strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills
- A flexible, reflective, child-centred approach
- A welcoming, inclusive school community
- A forward-thinking leadership team
- CPD linked to SEND reforms
- Training including Thrive and Paediatric First Aid
- Well-resourced provision and strong professional support
- Opportunity to shape provision during national change
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
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