Resourced Provision Teacher – Communication and Interaction

Vacancy Summary

Resourced Provision Teacher – Communication and Interaction

Mainscale - Upper Pay Range + SEN Allowance (£3,527)

To start September 2026

"Over the next two years, our Trust is set to open six new resourced provisions for children with high levels of additional needs, embedded within our mainstream schools.  This growth is a key to our Trust strategy to shape education which anticipates children's needs and provides learning that is inclusive and liberating. We're looking for talented educators to join us to lead this work at school level who share our ambition to develop excellence in specialist inclusive education". 

Jenn Plews, Chief Executive, Northern Star Academies Trust.

Vacancy Information

This is an exciting opportunity to teach in our specialist Resourced Provision and to support inclusive practice across the school.

About Parkwood Primary School

Parkwood is a caring, ambitious primary school with a strong commitment to welcoming all children through our lived ethos of inclusion. We believe every child deserves the very best education and support to develop as confident individuals with aspirations for the future. 

• One-form entry primary school with a Resourced Provision for Communication & Interaction (C&I).
• Diverse school community: around 70% of families speak English as an additional language.
• Higher-than-average levels of pupil premium, SEND and Education, Health and Care Plans.
• We are focused on inclusion, high-quality teaching and enriching experiences that build knowledge and cultural capital.

This is an exciting opportunity to teach in our specialist Resourced Provision and to support inclusive practice across the school. Working under the direction of the Head of School and alongside the Resource Provision Lead and SENDCo, you will:

• Support the leadership of teaching and learning within The Woods, delivering a personalised curriculum that also meets children’s social, communication and interaction needs.
• Plan, assess, record and report on children’s progress, ensuring ambitious targets and strong outcomes.
• Coach and support mainstream colleagues to build confidence and capacity for inclusion, modelling effective strategies such as visual supports, structured teaching and communication systems.
• Provide a safe, stimulating classroom environment, manage behaviour positively and support transitions and parental partnerships.
• Contribute to whole-school planning, assessment and resource management for a curriculum area.
  This role is ideal for a committed professional who wants both classroom impact and make a significant contribution to the development of The Woods.

Visits to the school and warmly welcomed and encouraged to see what you can be a part of, meet the team and hear first-hand what impact you could have every day for our children. Please contact the school on 01535 603832 to arrange a visit.

To find out more about joining our Specialist Team please visit our dedicated web page here https://www.nsat.org.uk/join-our-specialist-team-to-build-excellence-in-inclusive-education

Go to https://candidates.every.education/Vacancies/Details?advertKey=e8ada450-7e15-4356-80fc-3684b1c58869 to apply.

Closing Date: Sunday, 10th May 2026

Interview Dates: 18th & 19th May 2026

Please refer to our child protection and safeguarding policy and our policy on the employment of ex-offenders (included in the Safer Recruitment Policy)
https://www.nsat.org.uk/information-policies/item/5/policies