SENDCo

Required by April 2026

Are you an experienced and passionate Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) looking for an inspiring, non-class based leadership role? The Coombes Church of England Primary School is seeking a part-time (0.6 or 0.8) SENCO to join our dynamic and supportive team.

This is a truly exciting opportunity to lead and develop our inclusive provision in a school that values every child. You will have access to exceptional resources, including nurture rooms, breakout spaces, sensory rooms and a well resourced SEND department that provides high quality support for our children. Our classrooms benefit from full-time teaching assistants, ensuring that your expertise can make a real difference to pupils’ learning and wellbeing.

In this role, you will also enjoy collaboration and networking opportunities across the Keys Academy Trust, providing access to a wide variety of services, advice and peer support. You will lead on SEND strategy, champion inclusion and work alongside our experienced team to ensure every child is empowered to achieve their full potential.

If you are committed to nurturing a culture of excellence, innovation and care, and want to work in a school that genuinely supports its staff and children, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to be part of our forward-looking, caring and inclusive team at The Coombes!

You will:  

• be a qualified teacher with a proven record of excellent teaching to meet children's needs, both    academically and socially
• hold the NPQSENCO Qualification/SENDCo qualification (essential)
• have experience of conducting training and supporting colleagues
• be a champion for children with additional needs and/or in receipt of Pupil Premium
• have a sound knowledge of quality first teaching as described within the SEND Code of Practice
• demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with pupils, staff, families and     other agencies
• have a good knowledge of safeguarding policies such as Keeping Children Safe in Education
• Be a team player, willing to work as part of a team to ensure every child flourishes 

We offer you:  

• welcoming, supportive working environments with a friendly team
• unique facilities to enable the best quality practice and support for pupils with SEND
• a strong commitment to an investment in your continued professional development
• options for flexible working
• the chance to collaborate and learn from colleagues, as well as other schools
• delightful, hard-working and enthusiastic children
• families who are keen to work with the schools to support their children 

As a member of The Keys Academy Trust, the successful applicant will have access to high quality professional development and career progression within The Trust. 

About the School 
The Coombes is a two-form-entry primary school set within a truly unique school site. The school provides a truly exceptional educational environment with a range of facilities including a nurture room, swimming pool and sensory spaces. The school works closely in partnership with our Trust partner schools and a range of stakeholders and is committed to provide staff with ongoing professional development. 

We welcome and encourage visits to our school. To arrange a visit please email the Operations Manager, Joanna Hardy, on operations@coombes.wokingham.sch.uk.  

All applications to be made through My New Term: 

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/144637/EDV-2025-CCEPS-82742

The Keys Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, pre-employment checks and DBS checks.