SENDCO Assistant Mental Health Lead - Whitley Park Primary & Nursery School

Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7RB

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  5 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  22 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £25,533 to £27,551 Per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

33.25 Hours per week, Term Time Only plus 2 inset days

Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School is a vibrant, inclusive community where children are placed at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking to appoint a compassionate, skilled, and proactive SENDCo Assistant / Senior Mental Health Lead to join our team.

This is a vital role supporting the inclusion, wellbeing, and success of all pupils, particularly those with additional needs. We are a nurturing and inclusive school community, committed to ensuring every child feels safe, supported, and able to thrive.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional who is passionate about SEND provision and mental health.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the SENDCo in the strategic and operational leadership of SEND provision across the school
• Help coordinate and monitor support plans, EHCPs, and interventions
• Work closely with teachers and support staff to ensure high-quality inclusive practice
• Lead on whole-school approaches to mental health and wellbeing
• Provide guidance and support to staff on meeting pupils’ social, emotional, and mental health needs
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families, and external agencies

What We’re Looking For:

• Has experience working with children with SEND and/or SEMH needs
• Has a strong understanding of inclusive practice and safeguarding
• Has training or experience in mental health and wellbeing (Senior Mental Health Lead experience desirable)
• Is organised, resilient, and able to manage a varied workload
• Communicates effectively with a range of stakeholders
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Us?

• A supportive and dedicated staff team
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development
• Opportunities to further develop leadership skills
• Engaged and enthusiastic pupils
• Welcoming and inclusive school community

Should you wish to arrange a visit to our school or to request an application pack or for further information, please contact Wendy Owen Admin Assistant – Adminasst@whitleypark.reading.sch.uk or call 0118 937 5566 or visit: https://www.whitleyparkprimaryschool.co.uk/

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews scheduled. Early applications are encouraged, as the school reserves the right to close the vacancy once a suitable candidate is appointed.

Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, online searches and satisfactory references.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

SENDCO Assistant, Mental Health Lead - Job Description.pdf - 509 KB (opens in new tab)

About Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 520 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School website
• Email address: jason.owen@reading.gov.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/whitley-park-primary-and-nursery-school

Arranging a visit to Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jason.owen@reading.gov.uk.

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