Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application is encouraged. 

The role: SENCO & SRP Lead

Contract: Permanent , full-time however considerations for part-time

Start: 1st September 2025

Salary: UPS1-3 + SEN Allowance of £2,679 - £5,285

Vacancy Details 

St. Mary and All Saints C of E Primary School is a large, multicultural, urban school in the heart of Reading, where we serve a richly diverse community. We have outstanding facilities and spacious grounds, including woodland, playing fields and adventure playground. Our modern, airy building houses our ICT suite, dedicated music room and newly refurbished library. Our dedicated staff place a high value on building quality relationships and nurturing our pupils, who are enthusiastic and eager to learn. Our enthusiastic PTA and supportive local governors are fully invested to helping us on our continued school improvement journey. 

We have a hugely exciting opportunity for an inspirational and knowledgeable SENCO to join us and lead our two established Specialist Resource Provisions as well as oversee the SEN provision across the mainstream school. Supported by an excellent Deputy SENCo, two dedicated SEN Teachers and 10 SEN Teaching Assistants, they will ensure that the SEN pupils at the school reach their absolute potential, are loved, happy and experience the schools vision of ‘life in all its fullness

If you are a qualified teacher with expert SEN knowledge and experience, looking to continue your career in a challenging but highly rewarding role within our school, then we want to hear from you. Come and join us in a key role on this exciting journey to help every child in our school reach their potential. 

All About You 

Do you have what it takes to join us? The SENCO & SRP Lead we would like to join us will be: 

·         A qualified teacher with expert SEN knowledge and experience. 

·         Able to strategically manage the SEN provisions within our school. 

·         Ambitious and committed to their own professional development. 

·         A forward-thinker, able to work independently and as part of a team 

·         Committed to inclusion, with high expectations for all children. 

·         Able to communicate effectively with staff, children, parents, carers and external agencies. 

Why Work for us? 

We think you will love working with us and here are some of the reasons why: 

·         We are a welcoming and supportive school with strong values and a caring ethos. 

·         Our staff are a hardworking team dedicated to helping children succeed. 

·         Our children are engaged and eager to learn. 

·         We have a supportive leadership team and wider school community. 

·         As part of The White Horse Federation multi-academy trust, we benefit from their support, encouragement, shared resources and outstanding CPD opportunities. 

Why not come and see for yourself? We would love to welcome you to our school and show you around so that you can better understand our school environment. Please get in touch with the school office to arrange. 

The White Horse Federation is a large Multi-Academy Trust in South West and South East England, committed to providing the very best education for our students. We believe in empowering our staff to be the very best they can be, and that is why you will find a wide range of professional development opportunities available to you when you join us. 

The Advantages of joining our Federation

In addition, our employees reap the rewards of a competitive benefits package, including:

• Employee Assistance programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounts on Gym Membership
• Menopause support network

Discounts, save money on holidays, clothing and much more:

• Discounts for Teachers - All staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts
• Blue Light Discount
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Tusker Car Purchase Scheme

Development

• Access to up-to-date training on safeguarding and child protection to ensure staff are fully supported in their roles, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.
• CPD Programme
• Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential

Pension / Leave and Service

• Excellent Pension Scheme*
• Employer contributions above national standards
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• An additional White Horse concessionary day’s leave per year

Ready to Apply? 

We hope we have done enough to give you a flavour of what it is like to work here. If you would like come and join us, then please apply today – we are looking forward to hearing from you.