Northamptonshire

Interim Resource Base Lead

Posted on Wednesday, 1st April 2026

Education and Training
Northamptonshire
£250 - £275 per day + Inside IR35
Contract

Title: Interim Resource Base Lead/ Teacher
Location: Northamptonshire area
Type: Interim contract Until end of term
Salary: Competitive day rate Inside IR35

The Role:
A primary school is seeking a Resource Base Lead (SEND Unit Class Teacher) to deliver high-quality teaching within a specialist provision on site. This is a predominantly teaching role with a small element of operational leadership, supporting pupils with a range of complex additional needs. You will work with a small cohort of pupils across the early years and KS1 phase, delivering a play-based, communication-focused curriculum aligned with early years principles and continuous provision.

Strong focus on:

  • Play-based learning and continuous provision (EYFS ethos)
  • Language development and high-quality interactions
  • Use of communication boards and visual strategies
  • Supported by a team of 4 inclusion support staff
  • Includes pupils transitioning from both mainstream and other specialist settings

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver engaging, differentiated teaching tailored to high-need SEND pupils
  • Facilitate play-based learning and communication development
  • Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusive practice
  • Work closely with SENCo and wider inclusion team
  • Provide informal leadership within the provision while remaining primarily classroom-based

Essential:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Experience teaching in primary settings (EYFS/KS1 preferred)
  • Strong experience working with high-need SEND pupils (ASD, sensory needs)
  • Understanding of play-based and communication-led learning approaches

Desirable:

  • Experience within a resource base or specialist provision
  • Knowledge of EYFS continuous provision models.

How to Apply:
Send your CV to Vinay Kumar at Vinay Kumar or call me at 7537163434. Safeguarding Commitment: This role is subject to a DBS enhanced check. Join us and be part of a team making a real impact!

Vinay Kumar

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