SENDCO 1 year Maternity Cover
The Langley Academy Primary, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 7EF7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1 September
Closing date
19 April 2026 at 10am
Date listed
1 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £34,398.00 - £52,490.00 Annually (FTE) SEN Allowance between £2787 & £5497 dependent upon experience
SENDCO 1 year Maternity Cover job summary
The Langley Academy Primary is a family-centric, vibrant, and inclusive school, committed to providing high-quality education to pupils of diverse backgrounds.As SENDCO, you will be passionate and determined to provide the best experiences for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) that allow them to become happy, independent and successful individuals. You will work closely with the Headteacher to develop, implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the provisions made for the children with SEND. As part of a large and supportive SEND team you will provide an environment in which all individual children can explore, develop and thrive. Creating a love of learning in the children which ignites their: Curiosity, Exploration and Discovery.
Within your role, you will provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children within the school. You will build and maintain strong relationships, working with families to support them through what can be a challenging time as they become more aware of their child’s needs and specialist support required to effectively meet them
About us
What makes The Langley Academy Primary one of the best places to work?
- A warm, welcoming, and family-centric community
- One-of-a-kind school - “We could not fault the love, commitment, energy and drive that TLAP has provided to our children over the years”.
- Children are at the heart of everything we do - “Thank you for helping me become ‘the best I can be’ “Thank you for understanding me and helping me to be braver.” Pupil Voice
- “The behaviour and relationships between all in the school are exemplary. The children’s enthusiasm for learning shines through!” Chair of Trust
- Part of the Arbib Education Trust, providing access to unique resources and pioneering museum learning including on-site museum exhibitions
- One of a kind - “The children have received so many opportunities over the years through the exciting curriculum, the trips, the discovery days and from the staff” Parent 2022
Our perks
T The wellbeing and professional development of all our colleagues really matter to us. Our wide-ranging staff benefits include:
- Work-life balance - innovative approach to providing flexibility around how you work, as well as social activities.
- Enhanced funding for personal development - to support our learning culture.
- Ways to save - including staff discounts from Vivup, a world class pension and access with a contribution to private healthcare.
- Healthy body and mind - free onsite gym, Employee Assistance programme with professional counselling, and wellbeing resources
- Free on-site parking and excellent public transport links
About you
You will have had experience working with young people and demonstrate the ability to show initiative and work successfully in a team. You should have enthusiasm for education and the desire to make a real difference, an excellent command of English, good interpersonal skills / people skills as well as energy and commitment.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
At The Langley Academy Primary, our pupils' well-being, health and safety are at the forefront of all we do. As such, all staff, governors, trustees and volunteers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children.
All staff, volunteers and governors undertake annual training, so they are aware of school protocol, policies and procedures. As a supportive community, children know to share any concerns with staff. Parents and carers are welcome to read our policy, which is available on our website or via the school office.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Langley Academy Primary
- School type
- Free School, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 671 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Langley Academy Primary website
The Langley Academy Primary is an oversubscribed, popular three-form entry school that opened in September 2015. It was graded ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in 2018. The Langley Academy Primary is sponsored by The Arbib Education Trust and shares the site with The Langley Academy Secondary.
Arbib Education Trust Ethos
‘One community. Many ideas. Everyone’s Future’
One community – we promote equality, diversity and inclusion, providing ‘a place where you can be yourself.’
Many ideas – by valuing different perspectives together, we challenge ourselves to discover pioneering teaching approaches
Everyone’s Future – We are driven by our commitment to work with our community to ensure we support and prepare our pupils for lifelong learning and success, enabling them to ‘be the best they can be.’
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