SENDCO Assistant - Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Reading, RG2 7RB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	9 Sept 2026
Closing date:	27 Sept 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

33.25 Hours per week, TTO plus 2 insets days

Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School is a vibrant, inclusive community where children are placed at the heart of everything we do.

We are seeking to appoint a compassionate, skilled, and proactive SENDCo Assistant to join our team. This is a vital role supporting the inclusion, wellbeing, and success of all pupils, particularly those with additional needs. We are a nurturing and inclusive school community, committed to ensuring every child feels safe, supported, and able to thrive. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional who is passionate about SEND provision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the SENDCo in the strategic and operational leadership of SEND provision across the school

• Help coordinate and monitor support plans, EHCPs, and interventions

• Work closely with teachers and support staff to ensure high-quality inclusive practice

• Lead on whole-school approaches to mental health and wellbeing

• Provide guidance and support to staff on meeting pupils’ social, emotional, and mental health needs

• Build positive relationships with pupils, families, and external agencies

What We’re Looking For:

• Has experience working with children with SEND and/or SEMH needs

• Has a strong understanding of inclusive practice and safeguarding.

• Is organised, resilient, and able to manage a varied workload

• Communicates effectively with a range of stakeholders

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

• Has teaching experience/HTLA/Unqualified Teacher or equivalent

Why Join Us?

• A supportive and dedicated staff team

• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development

• Opportunities to further develop leadership skills

• Engaged and enthusiastic pupils

• Welcoming and inclusive school community

What the school offers its staff

Should you wish to arrange a visit to our school or to request an application pack or for further information, please contact Wendy Owen Admin Assistant – Adminasst@whitleypark.reading.sch.uk or call 0118 937 5566 or visit: https://www.whitleyparkprimaryschool.co.uk/

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews scheduled. Early applications are encouraged, as the school reserves the right to close the vacancy once a suitable candidate is appointed.

Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, online searches and satisfactory references.

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.

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