SENCo - Part time
Penbridge Junior School, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 7RWThis job expired on 4 January 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
April 2026
Closing date
4 January 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 26 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- TSAT Teacher Scale £33,280 - £52,000 + SEN Allowance
Additional allowances
SEN Allowance £2,645 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and strategic leader to join our Extended Leadership Team as part time SENCo at Penbridge School. This is a key role within the school and represents an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to make a significant difference to the outcomes and life chances of pupils with SEND.
The successful candidate will lead the strategic development, implementation and monitoring of SEND provision across the schools ensuring high quality support for pupils with additional needs and disabilities.
You will hold (or will be willing to obtain) the National Award for SEN Coordination and have a strong understanding of SEND legislation and best practice. You will have leadership experience together with the ability to inspire and develop others and the confidence to lead change and drive improvement across SEND provision within the academy.
The SENCo will:
- Lead the strategic development of our SEND policy and provision, ensuring that it meets the diverse needs of our pupils.
- Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and staff to ensure the best possible outcomes for students with SEND.
- Oversee the day-to-day operation of the SEND policy, coordinating tailored support for individual students with special educational needs or disabilities.
- Provide professional guidance to colleagues, and work closely with staff, parents/carers, and external agencies to ensure a holistic approach to SEND support.
What the school offers its staff
Formally known as Penhale Infant School and Newbridge Junior School, we officially joined together in September 2022 to form Penbridge Infants and Junior School.The infants site comprises of a nursery with 24 places for funded 2-4 year olds and a 2-form entry infant school with 180 children on the roll including 24 in our Rainbow Fish Inclusion Unit.The juniors site comprises of a 4-form entry school with 440 children on the roll.
“Pupils are happy and enjoy attending this welcoming school” – Ofsted 2022
At Penbridge School, we are a proud member of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust. This enables us to create a unique offer for children: an "all-through" educational journey in which they remain with the same family of schools throughout their education.
We are one of five primary schools and one secondary school in Portsmouth to benefit from Thinking Schools' award-winning resources, curriculum, and collaboration opportunities.
What our Trust will offer you:
- Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national standards.
- Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust to enhance your teaching and learning.
- Professional Development: Explore excellent CPD opportunities, including tailored programs for Early Career, Middle, and Senior Leadership.
- Chartered Teacher Recognition: As an accredited Chartered Teacher organization, you can achieve recognition as a Chartered Teacher.
- Cutting-Edge Pedagogy: Experience an internationally accredited approach to thinking and learning, proven to elevate classroom practice.
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
- Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Promote health and sustainability through our Cycle to Work initiative.
- TSTARS Staff Recognition: Be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
- Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
- TSAT Benefits portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
- Store Discounts: Access to 'Discount for Teachers' scheme that offers a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please emailrecruitment@tsatrust.org.uk
About Penbridge Junior School
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 441 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Penbridge Junior School website
- Email address
- Sarah.Arthur@penbridge.tsat.uk
At Penbridge School we want children to be successful learners and develop a lifelong love of learning. We teach the skills they need to be effective learners and the language they need to express how they can become successful across all areas of the curriculum.
We know that children are naturally inquisitive and we aim to develop this curiosity by providing a curriculum that engages and excites but also provides challenge at the correct level.
Arranging a visit to Penbridge Junior School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Sarah.Arthur@penbridge.tsat.uk.
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