Lead SENDCO - Inclusive Primary Education

Smile Education; Walsall; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SLT support

Inclusive school

Professional development

Wellbeing culture

Permanent position

Job summary

Smile Education is partnering with a welcoming primary school in Walsall to appoint a SENDCO. The role leads SEND provision, coordinates with staff and external agencies, and drives inclusion and pupil wellbeing.

The successful candidate will liaise with parents and authorities, uphold SEND responsibilities, and guide colleagues through training, ensuring high-quality inclusive practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.
• Experience as SENDCO or in a SEND leadership role.
• National Award for SEN Coordination or willingness to complete it.
• Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and legislation.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Passion for improving outcomes for children with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the school's SEND provision.
• Identify, assess and monitor pupils with additional needs.
• Develop and implement effective SEND strategies and interventions.
• Work closely with teaching staff to ensure high-quality inclusive practice.
• Liaise with parents, carers, local authorities and external professionals.
• Ensure the school meets all statutory SEND responsibilities.
• Support and develop colleagues through advice, guidance and training.

Skills

QTS

SEND Leadership

SEND Code knowledge

Leadership & comms

Education

National Award for SEN Coordination

Job description

Smile Education is partnering with a welcoming primary school in Walsall to appoint a SENDCO. The role leads SEND provision, coordinates with staff and external agencies, and drives inclusion and pupil wellbeing.

The successful candidate will liaise with parents and authorities, uphold SEND responsibilities, and guide colleagues through training, ensuring high-quality inclusive practice.