Are you a resilient, empathetic, and inspiring practitioner looking to make a profound difference in the lives of vulnerable children?
At Birchwood C of E Primary School, our community is built upon our core Christian values of friendship, perseverance, hope, love, trust, and respect. We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Inclusion Base Room Leader who embodies these values to lead our dedicated nurture and support provision.
As the Inclusion Base Room Leader, you will manage a specialized learning environment designed for pupils with complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, or behavioural challenges. You will lead, guide, and deploy an accompanying Teaching Assistant within the room, working as a dynamic team to deliver tailored academic and emotional interventions. Your goal will be to provide a safe, highly structured haven that fosters confidence, manages crisis with patience, and ultimately helps children successfully access school life and reintegrate into their mainstream classrooms.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Inclusion Base Room, including the line management and deployment of another Teaching Assistant.
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Create and maintain a calm, safe, and nurturing environment optimised for sensory regulation and focused learning.
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Deliver tailored interventions (academic, social skills, and emotional literacy) aligned with pupils' individual targets (IEPs/EHCPs).
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De-escalate challenging situations with resilience, patience, and a trauma-informed approach.
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Collaborate closely with the school SENCo, class teachers, external agencies, and parents to build a strong web of support around each child.
We are looking for someone who has:
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A Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent/higher).
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Significant experience working with primary-aged children with complex SEND, SEMH, or behavioural needs.
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Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to guide and motivate another staff member.
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Outstanding de-escalation skills and a deep understanding of barriers to learning.
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A warm, child-centered approach that fully aligns with our school’s Christian ethos.
What we can offer you:
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A supportive, warm, and values-driven school team.
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Dedicated time and guidance from our experienced SENCo.
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Opportunities for continued professional development and specialized training.
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The chance to fundamentally transform the educational journey of children who need it most.
Visits to school can be arranged, please telephone Mrs Karen Tarbuck, Office Manager, to arrange an appointment on 01925 823316. Please visit Birchwood CE Primary School website for the application pack, please returned applications forms via email to Birchwood CE Primary School e-mail address attention of Mr S Latham.
Birchwood C of E Primary and Warrington Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further details can be found on the DBS website.
Closing date for applications: Friday 10 July 2026 at 12 noon
Short listing: Friday 10 July 2026 – you will be contacted by telephone or by email as soon as a decision has been made.
Date for observations and interviews: Wednesday 15 July 2026
Further details and application form are available from the school website.
