SENDCo

The Keys Academy Trust, Reading, RG6 1EY

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  11 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £11,482.00 - £17,139.00 Annually (Actual) St Michaels 7 hours per week plus SENDCO allowance Crazies Hill 3 hours per week plus SENDCO allowance

SENDCo job summary

St Michaels CofE Primary School

Crazies Hill CofE Primary School

SENDCO

The Keys Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced and passionate SENCo to support and lead across two of our school from September 2026. 

Post: SENDCo - Part time (non-class based)
Location: St Michaels Primary School, Lower Church Rd, Sandhurst GU47 8HN and Crazies Hill Primary School, Reading RG10 8LY
Salary Range: MPS/UPS (M1-UPS3) plus SENCo allowance (pro rata)

Contract Type: Part time, Permanent - 7 hours per week a St Michaels and 3 hours per week at Crazies Hill

Closing date: 9am on 11th May 2026
Interviews: TBC

About the role

We are seeking to appoint a fully qualified and experienced SENDCo to lead and develop targeted provision for pupils with special educational needs across two of our high-performing schools. Both of which have supportive staff teams and wonderful children. 

This role offers the opportunity to be part of a highly collaborative and supportive team. You will work closely with senior leaders and expert educators, while also benefiting from being part of a wider Trust network of SENDCos and partners who share expertise and best practice. Together, you will play a vital role in shaping inclusive provision and unlocking the future for every child. 

You will take strategic responsibility for the oversight and implementation of SEND policy and provision, ensuring the delivery of bespoke, high-quality support that enables all pupils to thrive and achieve their full potential. 

About the successful candidate

• You will need to have: 

• QTS with a proven record of excellent teaching to meet children's needs, both academically and socially hold the NPQSENCO Qualification/SENDCo qualification (essential) 

• A passion for providing all children with the best education possible 

• Experience with statutory systems and documentation around Education, Health and Care Plans and associated paperwork  

• have a good knowledge of safeguarding policies such as Keeping Children Safe in Education 

• Experience working with external organisations and agencies who provide services/advice for pupils with special educational needs  

• A clear understanding of high-quality teaching and provision for pupils with specific learning needs  

• Enthusiasm, ambition and a caring attitude 

• Ability to be a team player working as part of a team to ensure every        child flourishes 

• High expectations of achievement and behaviour 

• A strong commitment to inclusion 

• The ability to develop and establish positive relationships with parents 

• Enjoy working in collaboration with SENDCo’s across our Trust network  

• And external partners to ensure best practice and the highest quality provision  

      

The Keys Academy Trust offers:

• A family of distinctive and high performing schools rooted at the heart of the communities they serve 

• Attractive pension scheme 

• Staff Wellbeing package 

• Welcoming, supportive working environments with a friendly team 

• A strong commitment to an investment in your continued professional development, including access to Career pathways 

• Options for flexible working 

• The chance to collaborate and learn from colleagues, as well as other schools  

• Delightful, hard-working and enthusiastic children  

• Families who are keen to work with the schools to support their children  

As a member of The Keys Academy Trust, the successful applicant will have access to high quality professional development, leadership training and career progression.

Applications will be considered and interviewed upon receipt

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced criminal records check.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status 

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 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.

About The Keys Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-keys-academy-trust

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