Specialist Teacher Resource Base

Start date: 01/09/2026

Salary: Teachers Main Pay Scale

Contract: 1 year Fixed term contract

Working pattern: Full time, Monday-Friday

We are looking for a specialist teacher to join our team and work in our Resource Base. The Resource Base is a purpose built spacious area including a life skills room, a sensory room, office space and a meeting room. It has been open since June 2025.

The SRB has cohort of 12 children with an autism diagnosis and all with speech, language and communication needs. The cohort is split into two classes: Willow and Ash.

This is an exciting and fabulous opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly skilled teacher to plan and deliver high quality teaching and learning in this specialist setting. Under the line management of the SENDCO and with direction of our Lead Specialist Teacher, they will work in partnership with the mainstream school, Resource Base Teaching Assistants and associated professionals to deliver excellent inclusive teaching and learning.

Sefton Park Infant and Junior Schools are federated Infant and Junior Schools. The schools offer a holistic and child centred approach to education where children can learn and grow in a caring and exciting environment.

Sefton Park Schools are committed to making a difference to the lives of learners by providing high quality inclusive teaching and learning, and where every learner is seen as an individual who has the potential to thrive. The right candidate will be driven by this belief too, enabling every learner to have high quality educational provision that will enable them to flourish.

We are looking for:

● A teacher who has successful experience of supporting children with high level of need.

● A teacher with a track-record of delivering excellent inclusive teaching and learning, has a good understanding of pupils with SEND and how to inspire and motivate them.

● Someone with a positive, resourceful and forward-thinking outlook.

● Someone with the ability to prioritise, plan time and organise themselves effectively.

● Experience of using a trauma-informed approach in teaching and learning

● A teacher who is able to work effectively in a team, including deploying teaching assistants.

We offer:

• A nurturing, caring and friendly environment

• Dedicated and motivated staff

• A supportive community of parents and carers

• A commitment to ensure that everyone is a valued and respected member of the school community

• A commitment to continuing professional development

Employee benefits include:

• Free wellbeing support - access to counselling, physiotherapy, Nurse support service and 24 hour GP helpline service

• Cycle to work scheme

• Staff discounts

Closing date: Monday 18th May, midday

Interview date: Thursday 21st May

Visits to Sefton Park prior to interview are warmly welcomed. Please contact the office to book a visit on Wednesday 13th May at 5 pm or Monday 18th at 4 pm.