Special Need Coordinator (Rotherfield Primary School)

Hours of work: 17
Working pattern: Part-time.
As the position is part-time the above salary will be pro rata.

Closing date: 13.03.2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Interview date: 24.03.2026

For more information and to apply for the above post please contact:

Rotherfield Primary School
North Street
Rotherfield
East Sussex
TN6 3NA

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Website: Rotherfield Primary School - Home

Please note we do not accept CVs.

At Rotherfield Primary School we are seeking an enthusiastic experienced and dedicated SENCo to lead and develop our SEND provision. This is a unique opportunity to join a warm inclusive community committed to ensuring every child thrives.

We are a one-form entry primary school nestled in a friendly village setting in East Sussex. Our vision is to build a community of caring resilient learners where inclusion enriched learning and collaboration are at the heart of all we do.

• We embrace a therapeutic thinking approach to behaviour fostering emotional well-being alongside academic progress.

• Our school offers a broad and bespoke curriculum which we review and adapt regularly
• We run a Breakfast Club from 7.30am and an After School Club until 6pm with a wide range of activities and a strong enrichment programme for all pupils.
• We are proud of our commitment to ongoing staff development
• Our school community includes children with diverse needs including 12% with SEND and continuously strive to improve provision for vulnerable children enabling them to reach their full potential.

As our SENCo you will be a pivotal member of our leadership team responsible for leading and coordinating SEND provision to ensure every child with additional needs is supported to achieve their best. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Inspiring inclusive practice and driving continuous improvement in SEND provision across the school.
• Leading the day-to-day operation of the SEND provision maintaining the SEN register and overseeing assessment and review processes.
• Advising and supporting staff with evidence-based strategies to meet the needs of children with SEND and ensuring their social and emotional well-being.
• Coordinating applications and reviews for Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Building strong partnerships with families external professionals and agencies to ensure smooth transitions and holistic support.

• Managing resources effectively including the SEN budget and deployment of some support staff.

This role offers a rewarding chance to shape SEND practice in a school that values innovation collaboration and high-quality teaching. We are looking for a compassionate knowledgeable SENCo who:

• Is a qualified teacher with experience in delivering inclusive high-quality teaching.
• Holds or is willing to achieve within three years the National Professional Qualification for SENCOs (NPQ SENCO).
• Has a strong commitment to raising outcomes for children with SEND and a deep understanding of best practice strategies and interventions.
• Communicates effectively and builds positive productive relationships with children families staff and external partners.
• Is organised proactive and able to lead with empathy and emotional intelligence.
• Demonstrates a passion for continuous learning and professional development.

If you are motivated to inspire confidence and make a lasting difference in a nurturing school environment we would love to hear from you. What We Offer:

• A welcoming inclusive school community where your expertise is valued and your voice heard.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive leadership team.
• The chance to contribute to exciting developments including the opening of our new pre-school.
• A strong commitment to staff well-being professional development and work-life balance

For further details and an application pack please email:

We welcome visits from any interested candidates please email the office to arrange an appointment. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community and look forward to receiving your application.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.