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Teacher - Discovery Room (SEND Resource Base)

Boothville Primary School, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 6JG

This job expired on 25 September 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  25 September 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  10 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: Part-Time: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 1:00pm
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months
• Full time equivalent salary: Main Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Has experience of teaching pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), or a strong interest in developing expertise in this area.
• Can create engaging, personalised learning opportunities that meet a range of individual needs.
• Is skilled at building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Has high expectations and believes that every child can succeed.
• Can work collaboratively with class teachers, teaching assistants and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.
• Is compassionate, adaptable and committed to inclusive practice.

In return, we offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Enthusiastic children who are eager to learn.
• A committed and experienced staff team.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to make a real difference to the lives of children and their families.

What the school offers its staff

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children with additional needs? Do you believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, achieve and feel valued? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Boothville Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to lead our Discovery Room, our specialist SEND Resource Base. The Discovery Room provides tailored support for children with a wide range of needs, helping them to access learning, develop independence and achieve their full potential within a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Safeguarding

Boothville Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS

check and all relevant pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

If you are passionate about inclusion and want to play a key role in supporting children with diverse needs to flourish, we would love to hear from you.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01604 491545 to arrange a visit.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

This job post has expired.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teaching Application June 2025.pdf - 197 KB (opens in new tab)

Person Spec and JD for SEND teacher.docx - 20.6 KB (opens in new tab)

About Boothville Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 601 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Boothville Primary School website
• Email address: bursar@boothville-pri.northants-ecl.gov.uk
• Phone number: 01604 491545
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/boothville-primary-school

We are a maintained Primary School with a nursery facility.

Arranging a visit to Boothville Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bursar@boothville-pri.northants-ecl.gov.uk.

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