SENDCo / Trainee SENDCo September 2026
St Michael's Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4AS11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
18 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
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: Teacher FTE 1
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- UPS 1-3
Additional allowances
SEN Allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
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.
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.
Further information about the job
Main Purpose of the Role
This is a specialist role focusing on leading and managing the Additional Resource Provision (ARP) and additional SEND classrooms.This is not a whole-school SENDCo role.The postholder will ensure high-quality provision for pupils accessing the ARP and additional SEND classrooms, including children with SEMH and other complex needs.
Key Responsibilities
For pupils attending the ARP and additional SEND classrooms:
- Lead and manage the provision, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, and care for all pupils
- Line manage and support staff, including performance management and professional development
- Oversee pupil placement and admissions, working closely with local authorities and senior leaders
- Design, implement, and monitor personalised interventions and curriculum adaptations
- Ensure a rigorous graduated response for all pupils, including robust assessment, planning, and review cycles
- Act as lead professional for pupils with EHCPs, including coordinating and leading annual reviews and liaising with external agencies
- Create strong multi-agency working relationships to support pupils' needs (including educational psychologists, therapists, and social care)
- Monitor and evaluate the progress and outcomes of pupils, using data to measure the impact of interventions
- Ensure all statutory requirements and best practice guidance relating to provision are met
- Prepare concise, accurate reports for governors and the senior leadership team regarding performance and development
- Lead on transition arrangements for pupils joining or leaving the school, ensuring positive parental engagement
- Arrange and liaise with suitable alternative provision and ensure quality assurance is completed
- Maintain accurate records
- Promote inclusion, safeguarding, and the school's values at all times
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.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
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
- jday@stmichaels.reading.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01189015550
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 jday@stmichaels.reading.sch.uk.
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