SENCO | Good Primary School | Slough

Position: SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator)
Location: Slough
Contract: Full-Time Permanent
Start Date: September

A Good Primary School in Slough is seeking to appoint an experienced and dedicated SENCO to join its leadership team from September. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and further develop the schools SEND provision within a welcoming and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

The school is recognised for its nurturing ethos strong community relationships and commitment to delivering high-quality education for all pupils. Staff benefit from supportive leadership excellent professional development opportunities and a collaborative culture that places inclusion at the heart of school life.

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for SEND across the school ensuring pupils with additional needs receive personalised high-quality support that enables them to flourish academically socially and emotionally.

Working closely with the Headteacher senior leadership team teachers parents governors and external agencies you will oversee EHCPs coordinate interventions monitor pupil progress and support colleagues in delivering outstanding inclusive teaching practices.

This role would suit an experienced SENCO or an ambitious teacher with the National Award for SEN Coordination who is passionate about improving outcomes for children with additional needs.

• Lead and develop the schools SEND provision

• Coordinate support for pupils with a range of additional needs

• Manage EHCPs annual reviews and statutory responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with teachers to promote inclusive classroom practice

• Liaise effectively with parents local authorities and external professionals

• Monitor the progress of pupils with SEND and evaluate intervention programmes

• Deliver staff training and provide guidance on inclusive teaching strategies

• Ensure compliance with the SEND Code of Practice safeguarding requirements and statutory guidance

This Good Primary School in Slough provides a welcoming inclusive and ambitious learning environment where every pupil is encouraged to develop confidence resilience and a lifelong love of learning. The school combines high expectations with outstanding pastoral care ensuring children receive the support they need to succeed.

The leadership team is committed to investing in staff development and promoting a collaborative working culture. The successful SENCO will play a key role in shaping the schools inclusive vision and supporting pupils families and colleagues.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• National Award for SEN Coordination (or willingness to complete it where applicable)

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND

• Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice

• Excellent leadership organisational and communication skills

Desirable

• Previous experience as a SENCO

• Experience managing EHCPs and multi-agency working

• Proven success in improving outcomes for pupils with SEND

• Experience delivering staff training and leading whole-school inclusion

To be considered for this SENCO position at a Good Primary School in Slough please forward an up-to-date CV as soon as possible.