SENDCO - Primary Reading
SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) – Primary School
Reading, Berkshire
Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS (£31,650 - £49,084) + SEN Allowance
Exclusive Opportunity with Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel is proud to be working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Reading to recruit an experienced and passionate SENCO. This is an exclusive vacancy available only through Teaching Personnel and is not currently being advertised on any other job boards.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated SEN professional to join a supportive leadership team and make a significant impact on the educational outcomes and wellbeing of pupils with additional needs.
The Role As SENCO, you will lead and coordinate the school's SEND provision, ensuring that all pupils receive the support they need to achieve their full potential. Working closely with staff, parents, external agencies and senior leaders, you will play a key role in developing an inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.
Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage the school's SEND provision in line with statutory requirements.
- Identify, assess and monitor pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
- Develop and review EHCPs, support plans and intervention strategies.
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff to ensure high-quality inclusive teaching.
- Liaise with parents, carers, local authorities and external professionals.
- Monitor the progress and attainment of SEND pupils and report on outcomes.
- Support staff development through training, guidance and best practice.
- Contribute to whole-school improvement and inclusion strategies.
- National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) or willingness to complete it.
- Previous experience working as a SENCO or within a SEND leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and current legislation.
- Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
- A genuine commitment to supporting children with diverse learning needs.
- A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team.
- Enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn.
- Strong links with parents and the wider community.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
- A positive and inclusive school culture.
If you are an experienced SENCO looking for your next challenge in Reading, we would love to hear from you.
Quick Apply today through Teaching Personnel to secure an early interview and be considered before the role is released to the wider market.
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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