Job Description

About Us

Hawthorns Primary school opened in 1977, originally as a First School for children aged 5 -8. In 2015, the school expanded to become a one-form entry primary school. In February 2024, Hawthorns became the 9th school to join Schoolsworks Academy Trust. The school has its own nursery for children aged 2 -5. This provision feeds into the

school and supports excellent transition and early learning experiences.



This small one form entry primary school lies in beautiful grounds where nature is abundant and so there are plenty of opportunities for children to take their learning outdoors and we actively encourage this. We are fortunate to have our own enclosed pond area and forest school site as well as a small field and separate playgrounds.



Staff at Hawthorns are incredibly welcoming and supportive of each other. As a small team, everyone chips in to help which opens up lots of opportunities to gain new experiences. Our school is diverse and fully inclusive. We work hard to empower everyone with the skills and mind-set they need to be their best. We have a high percentage of pupils with SEND across the school and pride ourselves on the inclusive provision we offer and the close working partnerships with parents.



Our exciting curriculum in Key Stage 1 and 2 follows a 2 year and 4 year cycle respectively, enabling classes to plan together and share subject expertise. We have 5 curriculum theme weeks each year covering all of the foundation and core subjects which ensures all children have a chance to shine in their area of interest and expertise.

We are able to use our partnership with other schools in the trust to share experience and practice, and to provide opportunities for career development.

Job Details

Salary:

TMS / UPS, 32,916 to 51,048 p.a. plus SEN allowance 2,787 p.a.

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

1 FTE

Location:

Worthing Area

Interviews:

Monday 20th October 2025

What You Need to Succeed

We are looking for prospective candidates with a very good understanding of high quality teaching and learning, for children with SEND to work in our Lighthouse provision which is a Total Communication environment supporting children with a range of communication needs.



We welcome applications from excellent practitioners who wish to further their skills and knowledge of SEND and, in particular, of working with children with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Within our mainstream school we educate children with a broad range of special educational needs and disabilities, including communication and interaction needs, as well as children with diagnoses including Autism . We are at an exciting time in our journey of development with supporting children with complex needs and are looking for a innovative, dynamic, creative practitioner who is able to think on their feet, whilst ensuring that a focus on inclusion and belonging underpins all that they do.



Prospective candidates will have a very good understanding of high quality teaching and learning, together with a firm grasp of how to promote excellent behaviour. They will be responsible for planning, resourcing, assessment tracking and delivering an excellent provision of learning to this wonderful group of children.

Further Information

Hawthorns Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. This post is subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references, qualifications, health, enhanced DBS checks and online social media searches. Hawthorns Primary School is part of the Schoolsworks Academy Trust and the Trust is fully committed to supporting the career development of all its staff.



Hawthorns 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

Applicants should clearly state on the application form their current expertise and previous experience. For a list of essential and/or desirable criteria please see the personal specification and job description available to download alongside this advert.



Completed application forms should be sent to

recruitment@schoolsworks.org

If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, or would like to visit the school prior to submitting your application please contact the school office on Tel:

01903 268174

, to arrange a suitable time for a chat and / or visit.

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The reference number for this role is SCHO00936.



Job Reference: SCHO00936