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Blackthorns Community Primary School

Haywards Heath

Applications close
14 October 2026

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Job details

Location
Haywards Heath
Working pattern
Full time
Applications close
14 October 2026

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About the role

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

About Blackthorns Community Primary School

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Where this vacancy came from

Job reference
senco-blackthorns-community-primary-school
Original source
Teaching Vacancies (Department for Education)
Employer type
School employer
Posted by the original source
30 September 2026
Last checked by SchoolJobs.uk
1 October 2026

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