Resource Base Lead

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in North Bristol is opening a brand-new resource base for children with Communication and Interaction needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).

This exciting new provision will support 20 pupils initially, growing over time, and the school is now looking for a passionate SEND Teacher and Resource Base Lead to help build and lead the provision from day one.

If you’re an experienced SEND practitioner ready for your next challenge, and you love creating inclusive environments where children can truly thrive, this could be the role for you.

The role

You’ll lead teaching and learning within the school’s specialist resource base, delivering personalised learning programmes that support pupils academically, socially, and emotionally.

Working closely with families, staff, and the wider school community, you’ll play a key role in developing an inclusive provision where children feel safe, understood, and ready to succeed.

You’ll also support and develop staff within the provision, helping to build a skilled and confident team around the children.

What the school is looking for

You’ll be a great fit if you:

• Have strong experience teaching pupils with ASD, SLCN, and Communication & Interaction needs
• Have worked within a resource base, specialist setting, or SEND provision
• Can adapt teaching effectively to meet a range of complex needs
• Have experience designing personalised curricula and interventions
• Feel confident supporting and developing other staff members
• Build positive relationships naturally with children, families, and colleagues
• Bring passion, resilience, and creativity into your practice
• Are looking to grow your leadership skills and help shape a new provision
• Have high expectations and a commitment to inclusive education

This role would suit someone ready to take the next exciting step in their SEND career while making a lasting impact within a supportive school community.

What’s on offer

• Salary: M1 – M6 (£32,916 – £45,352) plus TLR2a (£3,526.40), depending on experience
• A unique opportunity to lead and shape a brand-new specialist provision
• Enhanced CPD and access to Trust-wide professional networks
• Paid induction and role-specific training
• A supportive leadership team and collaborative Trust environment
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Flu vaccination vouchers
• Paid DBS check
• Pension scheme where applicable
• Recognition of continuous Local Authority service

About the school

This inclusive North Bristol primary school caters for children aged 2–11 and is known for its strong community feel, nurturing ethos, and commitment to diversity and inclusion.

The school is passionate about ensuring all children, regardless of need or background, receive the support and opportunities they deserve.

Safeguarding and compliance

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to comprehensive safeguarding and compliance checks including:

• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS, ideally registered on the Update Service
• Professional references covering the last two years
• Right to work checks
• Online and social media checks as part of safer recruitment
• Verification of qualifications and employment history

This role requires fluency in spoken English to support pupils, staff, and families effectively.

The school welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

If you’re ready to lead with compassion, inspire a team, and help shape an incredible new SEND provision, we’d love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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