SENCO
Blackthorns Community Primary School, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 2UA14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
4 January 2027
Closing date
14 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
30 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
- SENCO (special educational needs coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 Hours, standard teaching week Monday -Friday. 50% teaching commitment.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
SEN allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
- Qualified teacher status
- National professional qualification (NPQ) for SENCOs, or a willingness to complete it within 3 years of appointment
- Degree
Experience
- Teaching experience
- Experience of working at a whole-school level
- Experience of working with children with a range of SEN
- Involvement in self-evaluation and development planning
- Experience of conducting training/leading INSET
Skills and knowledge
- Sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
- Understanding of what makes ‘quality first’ teaching, and of effective intervention strategies
- Ability to plan and evaluate interventions
- Data analysis skills and the ability to use data to inform provision planning
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build effective working relationships
- Ability to influence and negotiate
- Good record-keeping skills
- Add any other skills or knowledge needed
Personal qualities
- Commitment to getting the best outcomes for pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
- Commitment to equal opportunities and securing good outcomes for pupils with SEN or a disability
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
- Commitment to safeguarding and equality
What the school offers its staff
Our mission is to inspire our children and staff to flourish and achieve their best.
Nestled in a charming village, our school boasts great facilities that provide the perfect setting for outstanding learning. With a small school feeling, our dedicated and hardworking staff are committed to ensuring every pupil experiences a fun and enriching journey of education.
At Blackthorns, we believe in nurturing the potential of each individual, fostering a sense of community, and creating a place where growth knows no bounds.
We are part of HET (Hurst Education Trust).
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The University of Brighton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Blackthorns Community Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 203 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- em.saunders@blackthornsprimaryacademy.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01444454866
Blackthorns Community Primary Academy
At Blackthorns Community Primary Academy, we believe in putting our pupils first. Their interests and questions shape our curriculum and help to create our stimulating school.
Our role within the local and wider community is very important to us. We work closely with our parents and carers and have a highly skilled, passionate, and dedicated team of teachers and support staff. We all work together to deliver the very best education for our pupils.
The academy has a published admissions number of 30 and capacity of 210 pupils. It also hosts a special facility for up to 8 children with additional learning needs and speech, language, and communication difficulties.
Arranging a visit to Blackthorns Community Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email em.saunders@blackthornsprimaryacademy.org.uk.
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