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SENDCo

Hatfeild Primary School, Morden, Surrey, SM4 4SJ

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  7 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • SENCo (special educational needs coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main Pay Scale - UPS3
• Additional allowances:

  SEN 1 Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

What We Are Looking For

• A qualified teacher (QTS) with a proven track record of excellent classroom practice.

• Possession of the National Award for SEN Co-ordination (NASENCO) or the new National Professional Qualification for Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators (NPQ LEND) (or a willingness to complete it within 3 years of appointment).

• Deep knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and the new White Paper and its practical application in a primary setting.

• An empathetic communicator who builds strong, trust-based relationships with families and staff.

• A proactive problem-solver who remains calm under pressure and fiercely advocates for children.

• An advocate for inclusion who can build on and improve SEND practice across the school.

• Someone who can build strong collaborative relationships with parents, pupils, staff and external agencies.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

• A welcoming and supportive team;
• An inclusive ethos for all stakeholders
• An established, supportive SLT who have inclusion at the heart of everything that we do;
• An opportunity to be part of SLT
• An opportunity to work in collaboration with our experienced ARP SENDCo
• Enthusiastic and engaging children;
• A strong culture of collaboration and professional development;
• Opportunities to work alongside experienced SEND and ARP practitioners; and
• A school community that values wellbeing, inclusion and positive relationships.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. We would be delighted to show you what makes Hatfeild such a special place to work and learn.

Flexible working opportunities

This is a three day a week role, days can be negotiated.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Hatfeild Primary School SENDCo Person Specification.pdf - 139 KB (opens in new tab)

Hatfeild Primary School SENDCo Job Description.pdf - 93.7 KB (opens in new tab)

About Hatfeild Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 355 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hatfeild Primary School website
• Email address: office@hatfeild.merton.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02083371332
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hatfeild-primary-school

Two form entry primary school with Nursery and ARP Provision.

Arranging a visit to Hatfeild Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@hatfeild.merton.sch.uk.

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