SENDCo or Trainee SENDCo - St Michaels Primary

St Michael's Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4AS

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours a week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916 - £51,048 Per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

SENDCo or Trainee SENDCo required Autumn Term 2026

Pay salary MPS/UPS plus competitive SEN allowance depending on SENDCo qualifications and experience

St.Michael’s Primary School - rated by Ofsted as ‘Good’- is a warm and welcoming school situated in the heart of the Tilehurst community.

We are looking to hire an inspiring, creative,and enthusiastic SENDCo or potential trainee SENDCo. This crucial role will enhance the provision for our SEND pupils attending the ARP and additional resource classrooms. We invite you to visit our school to learn more about this opportunity.

What we can offer:

• A welcoming and caring ethos.
• An excellent wellbeing package, including a paid wellbeing day, offsite PPA and TOIL accumulation for extra-curricular activities/residential trips.
• An experienced and supportive team of staff and governors.
• Excellent teaching resources and working environment.
• High quality professional development.
• A track record of attracting, nurturing and growing talent.
• Children who are confident and enjoy coming to school.

What the school offers its staff

We are looking for someone who:

• Uses therapeutic strategies to manage children's behaviour and promotes this across the school.
• Either has the SENDCo qualification or a willingness to complete the qualification.
• Is experienced in working with children with SEND.
• May have experience of working within an ARP or as a SEND teacher.
• Is caring and supportive of children and parents.
• Has high aspirations for all children and is inclusive in their practice.
• Has strong knowledge of SEND strategies, interventions, and best practices.
• Is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with SEND.
• Has excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Has experience in managing supporting staff.
• Is experienced in working with parents/carers and external professionals.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit, or if you require any further information, please contact us on 0118 9015550 or contact us by email: businessmanager@stmichaels.reading.sch.uk

Closing date for applications is Monday 18thMay, with interviews on Friday 22ndMay. Application forms and Job description can be found at http://www.stmichaels.reading.sch.uk

St. Michael’s Primary School, Dee Road, Reading, RG30 4AS Tel: 0118 901 5550www.st.michaels.reading.sch.uk

We shall ensure fairness and equal opportunities throughout our workforce and in service delivery. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion or age. St Michael’s school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check.

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

St Michael's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All roles at St Michael's will require and enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Michael's Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 394 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Michael's Primary School website
• Email address: joshua.cripps@reading.gov.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-michael-s-primary-school-reading

St Michael's is a friendly and welcoming school, in the heart of Tilehurst, Reading.
St Michael's has high ambitions for all pupils to be successful in their learning and the children feel safe, respected, nurtured and valued.

Arranging a visit to St Michael's Primary School

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

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