SENCO Unit Lead

SENCO Unit Lead (Primary)
Location: Reading
Job Type: Long‑Term / Permanent / Temp‑to‑Perm
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: Competitive, paid weekly

Affinity Workforce is working in partnership with a primary school in Reading, and we are currently recruiting an experienced and committed SENCO Unit Lead to lead and develop two SEND units within the school.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a qualified SENCO / QTS Teacher who is passionate about inclusive education and has the expertise to drive high-quality provision for pupils with additional needs. The role is available for an immediate start, with potential for long-term or permanent placement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and managing two SEND units within the primary setting
• Overseeing the delivery of high-quality, tailored teaching and learning for pupils with SEND
• Acting as the school’s SENCO, ensuring compliance with the SEND Code of Practice
• Developing and implementing EHCPs and individual support plans
• Supporting, mentoring, and managing staff within the SEND provision
• Working closely with teachers, support staff, parents, and external professionals
• Monitoring pupil progress, attainment, and wellbeing
• Promoting an inclusive, nurturing, and supportive learning environment
• Ensuring high standards of safeguarding, behaviour, and health & safety

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or SENCO qualification (essential)
• Proven experience working with pupils with SEND (essential)
• Leadership or management experience within a school or SEND setting (desirable)
• Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and EHCP processes
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills
• A proactive, empathetic, and solution-focused approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

What We Offer:

• A dedicated consultant specialising in SEND and leadership roles
• Opportunities for long‑term, temp‑to‑perm, and permanent placements
• Competitive weekly pay
• Access to free CPD and leadership development opportunities
• A supportive and collaborative school environment
• Ongoing career guidance and progression support

Interested?

Apply today, and we’ll be in touch for an informal chat about this SENCO Unit Lead role in Reading, starting ASAP, and how it aligns with your experience and career goals.

Affinity Workforce are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health checks, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and further checks against the appropriate barred list. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Affinity Workforce operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not heard from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion, although we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.

Affinity Partnerships is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional service for all.
All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.