What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Needs Co-ordinator - Thatcham Park Primary School position at West Berkshire Council?
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Thatcham Park C of E Primary School is seeking to appoint a
Special Needs Co-ordinator for September 2025
0.4 FTE Permanent 0.2 Fixed term (reviewed annually) 0.4 Class teaching KS1 commitment,
Teachers Mainscale / UPS
Due To The Retirement Of Our Current SENCo, We Are Looking To Appoint An Enthusiastic Experienced SENCo To Join The Highly Motivated Staff At Our School. We Seek Someone Who Is
Our current SENCo says “I've thoroughly enjoyed working with the dedicated staff and pupils and parents, creating a supportive and inclusive environment. It's been a rewarding experience as SENCo to help every student thrive.”
Application packs are available from the School, website https://www.thatchampark.w-berks.sch.uk/westberks/primary/thatchampark/site/pages/schooloffice/vacancies/specialneedsco-ordinator the school Office by email office@thatchampark.w-berks.sch.uk or by phone 01635 870950. Applications by email are acceptable.
Deadline for applications: 09.00hrs Tuesday 6 th May, 2025
Interviews: Friday 9 th May, 2025
Thatcham Park School supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
This School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Thatcham Park C of E Primary School is seeking to appoint a
Special Needs Co-ordinator for September 2025
0.4 FTE Permanent 0.2 Fixed term (reviewed annually) 0.4 Class teaching KS1 commitment,
Teachers Mainscale / UPS
Due To The Retirement Of Our Current SENCo, We Are Looking To Appoint An Enthusiastic Experienced SENCo To Join The Highly Motivated Staff At Our School. We Seek Someone Who Is
- Skilled and experienced in supporting achieving the best outcomes for all vulnerable children;
- Knowledgeable in national policy, systems, procedures and strategies for pupils with SEND;
- Experienced in supporting colleagues across the primary phase and responding to pupils with a wide range of needs including emotional, behavioural and physical;
- Able to lead a team and facilitate appropriate and relevant training;
- Able to demonstrate impact of provision of interventions across the school;
- An excellent communicator with all stakeholders including pupils, parents, colleagues, governors and outside agencies;
- Able to demonstrate empathy for pupils and families whilst also supporting provision in class;
- Adaptable, flexible approach to working and able to work under pressure and own initiative as well as part of a team;
- Sympathetic to, and supportive of, our Christian ethos.
Our current SENCo says “I've thoroughly enjoyed working with the dedicated staff and pupils and parents, creating a supportive and inclusive environment. It's been a rewarding experience as SENCo to help every student thrive.”
Application packs are available from the School, website https://www.thatchampark.w-berks.sch.uk/westberks/primary/thatchampark/site/pages/schooloffice/vacancies/specialneedsco-ordinator the school Office by email office@thatchampark.w-berks.sch.uk or by phone 01635 870950. Applications by email are acceptable.
Deadline for applications: 09.00hrs Tuesday 6 th May, 2025
Interviews: Friday 9 th May, 2025
Thatcham Park School supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
This School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
