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SENDCo - Thorntree Primary School

Job Introduction

SENDCo

Start Date: January 2027 or sooner if possible

Working pattern: 3 days per week

Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance
Contract: Permanent

Are you passionate about making a difference for children with special educational needs? Thorntree Primary School is seeking a dedicated and experienced SENDCo to join our supportive, committed and enthusiastic team.

About the Role:
We are seeking to appoint an experienced teacher for the role of SENDCo, someone who has the required SEN experience, and/or the appropriate qualifications, to join our team. The successful applicant will be responsible for leading and developing the SEND provision for 3 days per week and will have a key role in ensuring our pupils with SEND receive the support they need to thrive.

Our goal is to ensure all children benefit from an inclusive education and achieve well within our ‘Grow & Learn’ vision. A key foundation of our successful school are our strong values and this supports our inclusive ethos.

The ideal candidate will:

Have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) & NASENCO qualification
Have previous experience and exceptional understanding of teaching in the primary phase

Be an exemplary practitioner with a proven record of expertise in supporting children with special educational needs.

Have an excellent understanding of the SEN code of practice & White Paper
Have experience of writing EHCP and funding applications
Have a commitment to inclusive education and the highest standards for all pupils
Have both an excellent understanding of pupil progress and a be open to new approaches to learning and teaching
Have strong organisational and communication skills
Have experience of line managing LSA’s
Be an excellent team player

What We Offer:

A supportive and inclusive school community in a vibrant London setting
Opportunities for professional development and career growth
The chance to make a real impact on our pupils
Exceptional learning environments
Positive culture with a community feel
Competitive salary (MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance)

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and highly recommended

Please email sao@thorntree.greenwich.sch.uk to arrange a visit and/or to request an application pack.

Thorntree Primary School

Thorntree Road

Charlton

London

SE7 8AE

Tel: 020 8858 0268

Email: info@thorntree.greenwich.sch.uk

Thorntree Primary School values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy and/or interview earlier than stated if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Closing date: Sunday 20th September 2026

Shortlisting: Monday 21st September 2026

Interviews: Thursday 24th & Friday 25th September 2026

Headteacher: Ms Ann Marie Walker

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