Part Time SENCO

Slough Centre Nursery School, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 3EA

34 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  30 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 2 days, term time.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M3-M6
• Additional allowances:

  SEN allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

JOB PURPOSE

The SENDCo, under the direction of the Headteacher, will:

Determine the strategic development of special educational needs (SEN) policy and provision in the school

Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEN policy and co-ordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability

Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies

The SENCO will be expected to fulfil the responsibilities of a teacher as set out in the STPCD

Ensuring Individual Education Plans are in place and reviewed on a regular basis

Making referrals and applications for Early Years inclusion Funding and Grants

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

Strategic development of SEN policy and provision

Have a strategic overview of provision for pupils with SEN or a disability across the school, monitoring and reviewing the quality of provision

Contribute to school self-evaluation, particularly with respect to provision for pupils with SEN or a disability

Make sure the SEN policy is put into practice and its objectives are reflected in the school improvement plan (SIP)

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of national and local initiatives that may affect the school’s policy and practice

Evaluate whether funding is being used effectively, and suggest changes to make use of funding more effective

Liaise with other professionals from outside services and agencies

To arrange, organise and review support for individual children

Make observations and implement support and strategies for the best outcomes for the children

Ensure paperwork is submitted in a timely manner for EHCP applications and annual reviews

OPERATION OF SEN POLCY AND CO-ORDINATION OF PROVISION

Maintain an accurate SEND register and provision map

Provide guidance to colleagues on teaching pupils with SEN or a disability, and advise on the graduated approach to SEN support

Advise on the use of the school’s budget and other resources to meet pupils’ needs effectively, including staff deployment

Be aware of the provision in the local offer

Work with early years providers, other schools, educational psychologists, health and social care professionals, and other external agencies

Be a key point of contact for external agencies, especially the local authority (LA)

Analyse assessment data for pupils with SEN or a disability

SUPPORT FOR PUPILS WITH SEN OR A DISABILITY

Identify a pupil’s SEN

Co-ordinate provision that meets the pupil’s needs, and monitor its effectiveness

Secure relevant services for the pupil

Ensure records are maintained and kept up to date

Review the education, health and care plan (EHCP) with parents or carers and the pupil

Communicate regularly with parents or carers

Ensure if the pupil transfers to another school, all relevant information is conveyed to it, and support a smooth transition for the pupil

Promote the pupil’s inclusion in the school community and access to the curriculum, facilities and extra-curricular activities

Work with the designated teacher for looked-after children, where a looked-after pupil has SEN or a disability

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

Work with the Headteacher and governors to ensure the school meets its responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010 in terms of reasonable adjustments and access arrangements

Prepare and review information the governing board is required to publish

Contribute to the school improvement plan and whole-school policy

Identify training needs for staff and how to meet these needs

Lead INSET for staff

Share procedural information, such as the school’s SEN policy

Promote an ethos and culture that supports the school’s SEN policy and promotes good outcomes for pupils with SEN or a disability

To take on the Deputy Safeguarding Lead Role

Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the Senco will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the Headteacher.

What the school offers its staff

Wellbeing support and some flexibility.

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.

ApplicationForm 2023.doc - 237 KB (opens in new tab)

About Slough Centre Nursery School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 4
• Education phase: Nursery
• School size: 107 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 4
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Slough Centre Nursery School website
• Email address: admin@slough-nursery.slough.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01753521975
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/slough-centre-nursery-school

Maintained Nursery School with 2yr old provision and ASD resource base.

Arranging a visit to Slough Centre Nursery School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@slough-nursery.slough.sch.uk.

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