Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENDCo)

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

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.