At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop SEND provision, ensuring support for children with special educational needs.
- Company: Join the vibrant community at Thorntree Primary School in London.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Warm school culture with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on pupils' lives and promote inclusive education.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) & NASENCO qualification required.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
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 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 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
Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance
Frequency: Annual
Job Reference: royalgreenwich/TP/1042/1108
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Details: 3 days per week
Working Hours: 16.5 hours
Closing Date: 20 September, 2026
Job Category: School jobs (general)
Business Unit: Schools
Location: Thorntree Road, Charlton, United Kingdom
Level of Disclosure and Barring Service, DBS, check required: Enhanced DBS with Children's Barred List
Posted on: 28 August, 2026
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