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Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator SENCo

Hayes Park School, Hayes, Middlesex, UB4 8BE

24 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main Scale/Upper Pay Scale (dependent on experience)
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 1

What skills and experience we're looking for

Hayes Park School is a successful three-form entry, multi-cultural school with a Nursery and a Specialist Resource Provision

(SRP) for autism and an inclusion base for children on pre- or semi-formal curriculum pathways. We are wonderfully resourced,

with a range of IT devices for our pupils, lovely green spaces and an eco-dome.

The school is an inclusive, friendly, caring place of learning in which all students are treated with respect and tolerance and are

prepared for life-long learning. Our goal is to create an atmosphere of mutual support where we learn from each other and achieve

well together. The school encourages the values of Perseverance, Respect, Excellence and Partnership (PREP).

We have a rare opportunity (due to promotion of our current SENCO) for a SENCO to join our team. This role is mainly out of

class, with some cover responsibilities, and includes a TLR1 allowance reflecting the leadership and management

duties involved.

If you are committed to inclusion, driving high-quality provision for pupils with SEN, and working collaboratively with staff

and families, we would love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities include:

 Leading and coordinating the SEN provision across the school

 Supporting teachers in delivering quality first teaching, ordinarily available provision and targeted interventions

 Managing the SEN register and EHCP processes

 Working closely with families, external agencies and the senior leadership team

 Contributing to whole-school improvement priorities, inclusion Therapeutic Thinking

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

 A supportive and inclusive school community

 Opportunities for professional development aligned with your career aspirations

 Wonderful children and families who are engaged with learning

 Excellent behaviour

 A professional environment in which to work with a focus on the wellbeing of staff and children

 Employee assistance package offering free advice and support

 A school that is innovative and continuously seeks opportunities to further improve and develop

 A forward-thinking leadership team who are research-led

 Tea and coffee!

 Outer-London pay scale

 A role with a meaningful impact on pupils’ education and wellbeing

If we have not quite convinced you to apply yet, here is what our stakeholders say about us:

‘I think the school is a perfect school. I love this school.’ (pupil questionnaire)

‘This school makes me brave’ (pupil questionnaire)

‘I feel that I am listened to and my hard work acknowledged. I feel I am given opportunities to develop myself professionally and contribute

towards the development of the school. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.’ (staff questionnaire)

‘I am proud to come to school each day and call myself a member of staff at HPS. All staff are friendly; we are a team! Leaders are mindful and

care about workload. This is a fabulous place to work and equally, a fantastic place to send your children.’ (staff questionnaire)

‘Head teacher is brilliant. Teachers are as well. Excellent school and very good communication from teachers. All staff are very friendly

and helpful. My children have been at the school for years and no problems. Would definitely recommend to other parents as it’s an

outstanding and very friendly school. 5 stars.’ (parent questionnaire)

‘Respect is a key part of the school’s ethos and interwoven throughout the expectations for behaviour and learning...as a result, pupils

behave well and show respect to both adults and peers.’ (Ofsted 2022)

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.

SENCo JD.doc - 52.5 KB (opens in new tab)

Person Specification SENCO.docx - 82.9 KB (opens in new tab)

About Hayes Park School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 683 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hayes Park School website
• Email address: rsharp@hayesparkschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 02085736117
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hayes-park-school

Hayes Park School is a successful three-form entry, multi-cultural school with a Nursery and a specialist resource provision (SRP) for autism. We are wonderfully resourced, with a range of IT devices for our pupils, lovely green spaces and an eco-dome.
The School is an inclusive, friendly, caring place of learning in which all students are treated with respect and tolerance and are prepared for life-long learning. Our goal is to create an atmosphere of mutual support where we learn from each other and achieve well together. The school encourages the values of Perseverance, Respect, Excellence and Partnership (PREP).

Arranging a visit to Hayes Park School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rsharp@hayesparkschool.co.uk.

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