SENCO

Are you an inspirational SEND professional with the passion, expertise and ambition to ensure every child thrives? Do you have the vision to lead a recently developed School-based Resource Provision while driving exceptional inclusive practice across our school?

At Halstow Primary School, we are seeking to appoint an exceptional SENCO with responsibility for our School-based Resource Provision to join our team and play a pivotal role in continuing to secure the very best outcomes for children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Our Ofsted inspection in January 2026 praised the school’s extremely strong culture of inclusion highlighting the high expectations that exist for all pupils when identifying and addressing barriers to learning., reflecting the high-quality education, inclusive ethos and positive culture we have established. This is an exciting opportunity to build on this success and help lead the next stage of our journey. Halstow is part of Compass EKO Trust, TES Inclusive Trust of the year and you will be supported by the Trust Lead in inclusion in your role.

About Our School

Halstow Primary School is a two-form entry school in the heart of a supportive community. Inclusion underpins everything we do. We are proud of our nurturing culture, high expectations and commitment to ensuring that every child feels valued, supported and successful.

Our School-based Resource Provision provides specialist support for pupils with additional needs, enabling them to access a personalised curriculum while benefiting from meaningful inclusion within mainstream school life where possible.

The Role

As SENCO and Resource Provision Lead, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership for SEND across the school.
• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations and development of the Resource Provision.
• Ensure pupils with SEND receive high-quality support that enables them to achieve excellent outcomes.
• Champion inclusive practice and adaptive teaching throughout the school.
• Work closely with parents, carers, external agencies and the Local Authority.
• Lead EHCP processes, annual reviews and transition planning.
• Support and coach teachers and support staff to develop their expertise in SEND.
• Analyse pupil progress and provision impact to drive continuous improvement.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is a highly effective and experienced teacher with a strong understanding of SEND.
• Holds the National Award for SEN Coordination (or is willing to achieve it within statutory timescales).
• Has experience working with pupils with a range of additional needs, including complex SEND.
• Has strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and develop others.
• Is committed to achieving the very best outcomes for children and families.
• Has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Shares our belief that every child deserves an ambitious education and the opportunity to flourish.

We Offer:

• A thriving primary school recognised by Ofsted as achieving ‘Strong Standard’ in all areas.
• Enthusiastic and caring children who are inquisitive and show excellent dispositions for learning.
• A dedicated and highly-committed staff team.
• A supportive and collaborative leadership team.
• Opportunities for high-quality professional development through our Trust-wider partnership working and beyond.
• A newly-established Resource Provision with scope for further development and innovation.
• A school community where inclusion and wellbeing are genuinely valued.
• Strong and valued partnerships with parents, governors and external professionals.

Visits to the School

We warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit the school and experience first-hand the welcoming and inclusive environment that makes Halstow Primary School such a special place to work.

To arrange a visit, please contact Natasha Tilley, Headteacher (ntilley@compassps.uk)

Application Information

We appreciate that the time frames for this advert and application is short however we would encourage you to make contact in the first instance and would welcome an initial informal conversation.

Closing Date: 21st September 2026, 12 noon
Shortlisting Date: 21st September 2026

Interview Date: 2nd October 2026

Halstow Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references and all required safer recruitment checks.