Enhanced Resource Base Teacher

We have an exciting and rare opportunity to welcome a new member to our family as we prepare to open our brand-new Enhanced Resource Base (ERB) for pupils with autism in September 2026. This is a chance to help shape, grow and lead a brand-new provision at its very beginning, and we hope that person might be you!

We are looking for an Enhanced Resource Base Teacher who:
• Places children at the centre of every decision and builds warm, nurturing and trusting relationships.
• Is a skilled, reflective practitioner with experience of supporting pupils with autism.
• Can lead the day to day provision for up to 10 pupils within the new ERB, ensuring high expectations.
• Can act as the school’s autism specialist, promoting best practice and guiding colleagues.
• Brings creativity, enthusiasm and a commitment to shaping a quality brand new provision.
• Works collaboratively and with a positive, team focused approach and can manage a small team of Teaching Assistants.
• Works closely with families, external professionals and mainstream class teachers to support pupil progress, smooth transitions and meaningful inclusion.
• Can oversee and complete statutory paperwork, including EHCP reviews, ensuring high quality, timely and accurate documentation.

In return we offer:
• A friendly, supportive and committed staff team.
• A strong emphasis on professional development, including specialist SEND training.
• Fun, hard working and enthusiastic children.
• The unique and rewarding opportunity to help establish a brand new Enhanced Resource Base.
• A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing, including:
– PPA time that can be taken at home
– A “Golden Ticket Day” – one day each year to use entirely as you wish
– Sociable staff events, such as Christmas wreath making, to help us stay connected, creative and supported

Our Headteacher, Stephanie Wilcox, or SENCO, Kathryn Thorp, would love to meet you and show you round the school. Full information can be found on our website www.melbournprimaryschool.org.uk. To make an appointment to speak to the Headteacher or have a tour, please email the school office via: office@melbourn.cambs.sch.uk or call 01763 223457.

Melbourn Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and employs suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.
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