Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENDCo)

Holly Spring Primary School, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 2SW

22 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  4 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENCO (special educational needs coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: TMS/UPS plus SEN allowance
• Additional allowances:

  SEN

What skills and experience we're looking for

Holly Spring Primary School is looking for an experienced and highly organised SENDCo to join our inclusive school, where pupils and staff thrive, for January 2027 (or sooner).

You must have the NASENCo qualification or equivalent or currently have the NPQ for Sencos in progress.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is passionate about transforming outcomes for young people with SEND
• Is self-motivated, well-organised, and able to manage time effectively
• Can work collaboratively to support teachers in developing inclusive, personalised strategies for individual pupils

What the school offers its staff

Holly Spring Primary is a large, well-resourced, three-form entry school located in the Bullbrook area of Bracknell. Our extensive grounds include:

• A beautiful forest learning environment
• A tranquil sensory garden
• Spacious classrooms designed to support learning and wellbeing

We are a warm and caring school community that works together to make a real difference in children’s lives.

At Holly Spring, we pride ourselves on our strong commitment to supporting pupils with SEND and SEMH needs. Our excellent provision includes:

• Four additional classes specifically for children with SEND
• Nurture groups in both KS1 and KS2
• A wide range of targeted interventions, including Forest School and ELSA sessions

We Offer:

• A supportive leadership team
• A dedicated SENDCo office and administrative support
• A welcoming and professional environment where staff thrive and feel valued

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.

About Holly Spring Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 603 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Holly Spring Primary School website
• Email address: l.baker@hsprimary.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holly-spring-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Holly Spring Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email l.baker@hsprimary.uk.

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