SENCO
Hamilton School, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5SGThis job expired on 17 April 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
17 April 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
7 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Special Needs
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £40,326.00 Annually (Actual) MPR/UPR + TLR (2A) + SEN allowance (included in salary figures stated)
SENCO job summary
Hamilton School is seeking a dedicated SENCo to lead the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision within our school. This is a key leadership role requiring a passionate individual committed to upholding the values and ethos of Maiden Erlegh Trust while ensuring the effective implementation of policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:Provide leadership and management of SEND support within the school.
Ensure compliance with the SEND Code of Practice, the Equality Act, and other relevant legislation.
Collaborate with school and Trust leadership to deliver a high-quality, inclusive education for all students.
Prepare the school for Ofsted inspections and other benchmarking assessments.
Liaise with external agencies and the local authority to maintain robust SEND plans and monitoring systems.
Work closely with the Finance Team to oversee financial processes related to SEND provision.
Hamilton School is a Special School in Reading dedicated to supporting students aged 11-16 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. At the heart of our philosophy is the understanding that SEMH challenges can impact various aspects of a student's life, including their academic progress, social interactions, and emotional well-being. Our new and modern facilities create an engaging learning space to promote growth and opportunities in these areas. Staff well-being is extremely important to us and we are committed to ensuring staff have the right support and tools to be able to give our students the very best education and create a community where they can thrive.
We have developed a Trust wide Special & AP Hub, providing opportunities to connect with staff members in our specialist settings, where we collaborate, learn and innovate together. The mission is to enhance the quality of education and support we provide to students with diverse needs. We encourage open communication, empathy, and respect, at all levels, as we believe that a supportive and inclusive atmosphere is essential for growth and development.
About the Trust:
Maiden Erlegh Trust is committed to developing a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative community of highly effective schools that deliver excellent education opportunities for the children and young people of the communities we serve. Through our work we will ensure that our children are equipped with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to deal with the demands of an ever-changing world. The Trust currently comprises 9 schools in the local area, with a variety of settings including primary, secondary, special and a PRU. As a Trust, we encourage professional development at all levels through the use of cross Trust networks to share best practice and ideas. We also actively encourage the promotion of staff to different roles within the Trust and to different settings in line with their career aspirations. Click Work @ Maiden Erlegh Trust to find out more information about why you should work for Maiden Erlegh Trust and to read testimonials from existing staff.
Benefits:
Further information about some of the staff benefits that Maiden Erlegh Trust offers its employees, can be found on our website HERE.
Staff Wellbeing is very important to us. As a member of Maiden Erlegh Trust staff these are just some of the examples of how we show our appreciation to staff.
- We operate a system of ‘ME days’ allowing staff to request on additional day off per year to attend special events such as children’s sports days & graduations, family and friends' weddings.
- CPD is available for all staff at all levels.
- Free flu vaccinations are offered to all staff.
- Free eye tests are provided for eligible staff.
- Breakfast and lunch provided for staff regularly, including on many INSET days and as a thank you throughout the year.
If you believe that this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and substantially contribute to an exciting future for our students, then you are encouraged to explore further by contacting recruitment@maidenerleghtrust.org for a more detailed discussion, if required.
Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible as we reserve the right to close the advert and interview at any time.
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and successful references.
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.
About Hamilton School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- School size
- 60 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hamilton School website
Hamilton School is special school based in Reading, catering for children in years 7-13 with SEMH.
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