SENDCo

West Sussex County Council · Horsham, England

SENDCo at West Sussex County Council, based in Horsham, England. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Horsham, England
Contract
Permanent
Posted
3 days ago
Closes
16 Oct 2026
Sector
Local Government

Reference 4df4d707f3913c80e6b7c7347a9690ab854be891

About the role

Job Description

Working 3 days per week, the SENDCo will lead, manage, and evaluate provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities across the primary school. Working in partnership with the full-time Assistant SENDCo, the SENDCo will drive the school’s strategic vision for inclusion, deliver high-impact staff CPD, oversee the direction of the SEND Hub Base, and ensure robust quality assurance across all adaptive teaching practices, individual learning plans, and statutory Section F provisions.

Our SENDCO will also be part of a network of supportive and active working relationships with other SENDCOs across our locality, providing opportunities to share expertise, collaborate and develop practice. The school is well resourced, including two dedicated sensory rooms, and we are committed to ensuring that children with SEND are supported to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. 

Safeguarding Statement:

Arunside Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.​

To apply for this role please click on the Application Attachment links below. 

Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description). 

Once complete please return this to[email removed]

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please contact the school directly.

Application Attachments:

Application Form - Teaching

Person Specification SENDCo

SENDCO Advert

SENDCo Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Shape, articulate, and implement an ambitious whole-school vision for inclusion and SEND strategy alongside the Head of Inclusive Practice.
  • Provide strategic direction and oversight for the school’s SEND Hub Base, ensuring it delivers targeted, high-quality provision.
  • Line-manage and direct the workload of the full-time Assistant SENDCo to ensure seamless operational management across the week.
  • Maintain full compliance with the SEND Code of Practice (2015), Equality Act (2010), and local authority frameworks.

Reference: 4df4d707f3913c80e6b7c7347a9690ab854be891 · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 16 Oct 2026 · Listed via West Sussex County Council

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