Assistant SENCO

Education Experts; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Experts is seeking an experienced Assistant SENCo for an Oldbury-based primary school. This role is ongoing, with flexibility around a 2-day minimum week and daily working hours from 8:30am to 4pm.

You will support the current SENCo with paperwork, observations of nurture groups, and process improvements. The position requires a UK-based degree, substantial SEND experience, and a valid Enhanced DBS with references.

Qualifications

• A UK-based degree level qualification.
• Substantial SEND experience in an education setting.
• Right to work in the UK and a valid Enhanced DBS.
• Exceptional references.

Responsibilities

• Support the current SENCo with paperwork and processes.
• Observe nurture groups and provide insights.
• Assist with safeguarding and safer recruitment checks.

Skills

SEND experience

Documentation & DBS coordination

Education

UK-based degree

Job description

Are you an education expert? We are currently seeking to represent an experienced Assistant SENCo for one of our Oldbury, Sandwell, West Midlands (B69) based primary schools. If you are a SEND experienced education professional, who is available immediately and are able to travel to Sandwell we would be keen to speak with you.

This primary school based Assistant SENCo job is offered on an ongoing basis, likely for the full academic year. Ideally the school are seeking someone Monday to Friday, however a shorter working week will also be considered (2 day minimum). Your typical working pattern will be 8.30am to 4pm with a 30-minute lunch break, and we can also offer some flexible options to assist with any travel. Some before and after school hours may be required on occasion and overtime would be paid for these. Examples of these include Parents’ evenings and parent consultations. The role is solely focussed on the duties of an Assistant SENCo and is non-class based. You will be supporting the current SENCo with paperwork, bringing a fresh perspective on processes and during observations of nurture groups.

We are a family run recruitment business specialising in Education. With over 15 years’ worth of experience supporting education settings and candidates across primary, secondary and SEND divisions. We hold REC Corporate Membership, and we are fully committed to safeguarding all children within our schools. All applicants are subject to online searching checks as part of our commitment to safer recruitment.

In order to be successfully shortlisted in your applications with us we will require the following:

• A relevant UK based degree level qualification.
• Substantial experience working within pupils with SEND within an education setting.
• All required documents for safer recruitment processing including, but not limited to a valid right to work proof and a valid Enhanced DBS.
• Exceptional references.
• All applicants are subject to online searching checks as part of our commitment to safer recruitment.

Once shortlisted, a one-to-one interview will be scheduled with your dedicated consultant to discuss your SEND experience and personal requirements.

Proposed start date: September 2026

Daily rate: £123.21 to £180 per day

Date posted: 16.09.26

Application closing date: 14.10.26