About Us
Midhurst CE Primary is a thriving single-form entry school in the heart of the beautiful South Downs National Park. We aim to develop happy, independent learners who flourish, achieve and believe. We offer an exciting, creative curriculum full of enrichment which drives the development of independent thought and personal challenge.
We can offer:
- Happy children with excellent attitudes to learning.
- A friendly, committed staff who work as a team.
- An active and supportive Governing Body and PTA.
- Excellent opportunities for further training.
Job Details
Salary: TMS 3-6 £37,101 - £45,352, plus SEN allowance £2,787
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Mon-Fri 8.55-3.25pm
Location: Midhurst CE Primary, Ashfield Road, Midhurst. GU29 9JX
Closing date: 18/09/2026
Interviews: 22/09/2026
We firmly believe in supporting children with a broad range of special educational needs to access mainstream education: we have a small, specialist unit (The Treehouse) within our mainstream school where our pupils with complex needs can receive high quality, individually tailored provision for part of the week in addition to integrating with their mainstream classes. We are now looking for a specialist teacher to continue leading this unit from January 2027, or earlier if possible.
You will be responsible for the planning, delivery and assessment of learning for the children in the unit, most of whom have EHCPs. You will work closely with our SENDCo and liaise with classteachers to ensure the pupils also have the best possible outcomes within their mainstream classes. You will also work with and direct the teaching assistants who support our pupils, both within and outside the specialist unit.
What You Need to Succeed
Applicants should be excellent practitioners with a very good understanding of high quality teaching and learning who want to develop their knowledge and skills of SEND. You will be able to draw on a range of teaching strategies and adapt them to working with children who may have communication and interaction needs, a diagnosis of autism or other needs detailed within their EHCP.
We are particularly looking for someone with the following skills:
- Experience of working with children with complex needs
- A commitment to a creative approach to learning
- Experience of working on your own initiative as well as collaboratively
- Ability to direct and motivate colleagues
- An understanding of the needs of children on the Autistic Spectrum or the desire to learn
This post is not suitable for ECTs.
Further Information
This 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
To apply for this post, please read the job description and person specification, then complete the application form attached and return it to [email protected] before the closing date. Please state clearly in your application how your current and previous experience relate to the role of specialist SEND teacher. Please also read the attached Privacy Notice explaining how we will process your data.
Unfortunately visits to the school to see the unit in operation will not be possible as the school is closed for the summer, however interested candidates may contact our SENDCo, Louise Chance, on [email protected] during the holidays if you would like to discuss the position further.
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application process please email [email protected] or contact us on 01730 813526.
NOTE TO CANDIDATES – Please do not select the “Apply online” button as the school processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
The reference number for this role is SCHO02886.
Job Reference: SCHO02886
