SENCO | High-Achieving Primary School | Maidenhead

Position:SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator)
Location:Maidenhead
Contract:Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date:September

SENCO Role in a High-Achieving Primary School

A High-Achieving Primary School in Maidenhead is seeking to appoint an experienced and passionate SENCO to join its dedicated leadership team from September. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and develop inclusive provision within a welcoming school that is committed to ensuring every child receives the support they need to thrive.

The school is recognised for its nurturing ethos, ambitious curriculum, and strong commitment to inclusion. Staff work collaboratively to create an environment where pupils of all abilities can achieve their full potential, while benefiting from excellent leadership, high-quality professional development, and a culture of continuous improvement.

About the Role

The successful candidate will lead the school's SEND provision, ensuring that pupils with additional needs receive high-quality, personalised support that enables them to make excellent progress both academically and socially.

Working closely with the Headteacher, senior leaders, teachers, support staff, parents, and external agencies, you will coordinate effective interventions, oversee Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), monitor pupil progress, and provide guidance to colleagues on inclusive teaching strategies.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SENCO or an ambitious teacher with the National Award for SEN Coordination who is committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for every learner.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the school's SEND provision

• Coordinate support for pupils with a range of additional needs

• Manage EHCPs, SEND reviews, and statutory processes

• Work closely with teachers to ensure high-quality inclusive teaching

• Liaise with parents, governors, and external professionals

• Monitor pupil progress and evaluate intervention programmes

• Support staff through coaching, training, and professional guidance

• Ensure compliance with the SEND Code of Practice and safeguarding requirements

The School Environment

This High-Achieving Primary School in Maidenhead offers a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment where every child is encouraged to succeed. The school places a strong emphasis on collaboration, wellbeing, and delivering an engaging curriculum that enables all pupils to flourish.

The leadership team values innovation and inclusive practice, providing staff with excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the school's continued success and ensuring outstanding provision for pupils with SEND.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• National Award for SEN Coordination (or willingness to complete it if applicable)

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND

• Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and inclusive teaching strategies

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills

Desirable

• Previous experience as a SENCO

• Experience managing EHCP processes and multi-agency working

• Proven ability to improve outcomes for pupils with additional needs

• Experience leading staff training and supporting whole-school inclusion

How to Apply

If you are interested in this SENCO role at a High-Achieving Primary School in Maidenhead, please submit your CV as soon as possible.