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?
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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