SEND Teacher (Resource Base) Start Date ASAP Contract type Permanent Hours/working weeks Full-time/52.143/ Part time hours considered Pay Grade / Salary M3-M6 plus Teacher’s Pension (£35,674 - £43,607) TLR (if required) SEND Allowance (£2,679) Are you passionate about inclusive education and making a difference in the lives of children with SEND? We are seeking a dedicated Assistant SENDCo and Resource Base Lead to join our team and help shape the provision for pupils with autism and speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN) in our specialist resource base. Our warm and nurturing setting supports up to 24 pupils across three classes, providing a structured yet flexible learning environment tailored to individual needs. We are committed to fostering communication and interaction skills, empowering our pupils to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. At the heart of our resource base is a strong, collaborative team—more than colleagues, we are a family unit. We value teamwork, creativity, and shared expertise, ensuring that both staff and pupils feel supported every step of the way. As part of our commitment to professional growth, we offer supported training, coaching, and opportunities to develop your expertise, helping you grow as a champion for inclusive education. Our resource base is also a model of inclusion within the whole school, working closely with staff to promote best practices and ensure that every pupil benefits from an inclusive and understanding environment. We take pride in our strong relationships with parents and carers, working in close partnership to support each child’s journey. Beyond the classroom, we are deeply involved in our community, fostering connections that create a network of support for our pupils and their families. If you’re ready to be part of a caring, dedicated, and forward-thinking team, where your leadership will help shape the future of SEND provision, we’d love to hear from you About May Park Primary School May Park School is a large primary school in East Central Bristol; it is a diverse school with an onsite nursery. In January 2023, we open our very own purpose built SEND Resource Base for children with ASC or SLCN. Our staff are committed to providing an inspiring and creative curriculum within a nurturing environment. Our aim is to ensure that every child is given the opportunity to reach their full potential and is prepared for the next stage in their education. May Park Primary, in accordance with the Trust values, is committed to supporting our employees in continuous professional development. Our aim is to raise the skill levels of staff to create a highly motivated and skilled workforce. Our core employee rewards and benefits include: • Competitive salary • Generous pension scheme for teachers and support staff • Strong learning and development opportunities • Purpose built environment • Opportunities to teach in Mainstream education and SEND education. • Cycle to work scheme • Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing package) • Easily accessible by bus, train and parking in designated staff car park • Extensive Supportive Trust Network About the Role The SEND teacher role is within the school's purpose-built resource base for pupils with a primary need of Autism or Social Communication and Language Needs. The role includes: • Teaching pupils as a whole class, in small groups or 1:1 according to their provision outlined in their EHCP • Working with outside agencies such as Speech and Language and Occupational Therapists • Directing support staff in discharging their duties to enable pupil progress • The role includes supporting a weekly forest school session for all pupils • Regular training opportunities with specialised practitioners including the Bristol Autism Team Detailed Duties and Responsibilities SEND Teacher (Resource Base) Plan, deliver and evidence high quality learning opportunities in line with the school’s curriculum for pupils with significant and complex needs associated with ASC and/or SCLN. Working in small class sizes with high staff to pupil ratios; plan, deliver and evidence high quality learning opportunities in line with the school’s curriculum. - To work with the class team to promote a love of learning for our children and to enable them to make good progress towards their EHCP outcomes and individual Learning Intentions. Develop innovative and forward thinking approaches to learning and communication tools to maximize pupil potential and learning opportunities. To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with pupil needs and outcomes at the core. To safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils at all times. To model best practice approaches and support staff through challenging episodes with children. Ensure all aspects of the children’s education day is planned, assessed and reviewed holistically and that individual needs are met. Undertake activities as reasonably expected of a teacher and in line with the national teacher standards, which will include: - Face to face delivery of planning to all children in your class whilst constantly evaluating your practice Assessing and moderating children’s work in line with the school policies Supporting Mainstream Teachers and Teaching Assistants with enabling children to access subject areas away from the resource base when appropriate Delivery of therapy led programmes (where trained) to support progress towards EHCP outcomes Overseeing the implementation and content of the EHCP for children in your class Taking a lead in all meetings related to children in your class and liaising appropriately with internal and external colleagues. To manage and support all children with regulating and reducing challenging behaviour, this includes appropriate use of physical intervention (where trained) in line with the school policy and the individual’s Behaviour Support Plan. Undertake activities with either individuals or small groups of children in order to facilitate their physical, emotional and educational development which may include swimming, outdoor activities, animal care and community access. Promoting and reinforcing children’s self-esteem and encouraging the children to maximise their achievement and development, including promoting children’s independence. Appropriately risk assess activities and events for children. Working to establish positive relationships with parents/carers of children in order to facilitate effective communication, consistency and partnership between school and home. Assist in supervising children during lunch as required. Following child protection and safeguarding procedures at all times, reporting concerns immediately and to remain up to date on all relevant and related safeguarding training. Building positive relationships with all colleagues and completing regular supervisions with the Teaching Assistant(s) for your class. Maintain absolute confidentiality and follow all GDPR related guidance and policy. To work within the spirit and intentions of the Equal Opportunities and Equality & Diversity Policy and Procedures at all times. To take responsibility for continued personal development through the performance review process and undertake both mandatory and developmental training as appropriate. Closing Date for Applications Sunday 8th December Visits welcome please contact office to book Interview Date TBC