Assistant SENDCo

Priory School, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 6HE

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  30 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday - Friday 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS
• Additional allowances:

  SEN Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

Do you have a proven track record of effective teaching practice.

Are you enthusiastic & organised.

Have a passion for SEND and improving outcomes for children with SEND, including those with complex needs.

Already hold a SENCo qualification, or are willing to work towards one.

Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team to improve outcomes for children.

Are you ambitious, reflective and eager to make a positive difference

What the school offers its staff

A supportive leadership team committed to continuous improvement.

The opportunity to work as part of an experienced SEND team.

The chance to play an important role in developing SEND provision across the school.

High quality continuing professional development to further enhance your skills.

The opportunity to work in a diverse, inclusive and stimulating school community.

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.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Assistant SENCO - PS April 2026.pdf - 132 KB (opens in new tab)

SENDCO Job Description Apr 26.pdf - 112 KB (opens in new tab)

About Priory School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 592 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Priory School website
• Email address: recruitment@prioryschool.com
• Phone number: 01628 600300
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/priory-school-slough

Arranging a visit to Priory School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@prioryschool.com.

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