Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator
| Posting date: | 11 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 3SR |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 0d344277-bb29-47cb-a2e9-800a86fdcb5b |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced SENCo to join the highly motivated staff at our school. We seek someone who is:
• Skilled and experienced in supporting achieving the best outcomes for all vulnerable children;·
• Knowledgeable in national policy, systems, procedures and strategies for pupils with SEND;·
• Experienced in supporting colleagues across the primary phase and responding to pupils with a wide range of needs including emotional, behavioural and physical;
• Able to lead a team and facilitate appropriate and relevant training;
• Able to demonstrate impact of provision of interventions across the school;
• An excellent communicator with all stakeholders including pupils, parents, colleagues, governors and outside agencies;
• Able to demonstrate empathy for pupils and families whilst also supporting provision in class;
• Adaptable, flexible approach to working and able to work under pressure and own initiative as well as part of a team;
What the school offers its staff
In return, we will offer:
• a dedicated and hardworking team of staff who are committed to continuous school improvement
• a positive, caring and inclusive ethos
• opportunities for continued professional development
• excellent support from our established team
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.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced SENCo to join the highly motivated staff at our school. We seek someone who is:
• Skilled and experienced in supporting achieving the best outcomes for all vulnerable children;·
• Knowledgeable in national policy, systems, procedures and strategies for pupils with SEND;·
• Experienced in supporting colleagues across the primary phase and responding to pupils with a wide range of needs including emotional, behavioural and physical;
• Able to lead a team and facilitate appropriate and relevant training;
• Able to demonstrate impact of provision of interventions across the school;
• An excellent communicator with all stakeholders including pupils, parents, colleagues, governors and outside agencies;
• Able to demonstrate empathy for pupils and families whilst also supporting provision in class;
• Adaptable, flexible approach to working and able to work under pressure and own initiative as well as part of a team;
What the school offers its staff
In return, we will offer:
• a dedicated and hardworking team of staff who are committed to continuous school improvement
• a positive, caring and inclusive ethos
• opportunities for continued professional development
• excellent support from our established team
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.