SENCO

The Education Network; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Network Birmingham is seeking a qualified SENCO for a primary school role. You will lead the SEND provision, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, teachers, support staff and families to ensure appropriate provision for pupils with additional needs.

The successful candidate will oversee EHCPs and statutory SEND processes, guide staff, and liaise with external agencies to secure the best outcomes for pupils.

Qualifications

• Qualified SENCO with understanding of SEND Code of Practice.
• Experience in primary education SEND provision.
• Ability to coordinate EHCPs, reviews and statutory processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the school's SEND provision.
• Ensure pupils with SEND receive appropriate support.
• Oversee EHCPs, reviews and statutory SEND processes.
• Collaborate with teachers, TAs, parents and external agencies.
• Monitor progress and outcomes for pupils with SEND.
• Provide training and guidance to staff.
• Maintain accurate SEND records.
• Work with SLT to promote high expectations.

Skills

SENCO experience

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Interagency collaboration

Education

Qualified SENCO

SEND Code of Practice knowledge

Tools

EHCP management systems

Job description

SENCO - Are you a qualified SENCO looking for a new opportunity? Do you have a passion for supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and enjoy working with teachers, support staff, and families to ensure pupils receive the right provision? This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified SENCO to join a friendly team at a lovely.

As a SENCO, you will take responsibility for leading and developing the school's SEND provision, ensuring pupils with additional needs receive the appropriate support to make progress. The SENCO will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, teachers, Teaching Assistants, parents and external agencies to ensure effective provision is in place across the school.

This SENCO role would suit an experienced SENCO who has a strong understanding of SEND within a primary school setting. The successful SENCO must be qualified and have a thorough understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, EHCPs and the processes involved in identifying and supporting pupils with additional needs.

The SENCO will play an important role within the school, providing advice and guidance to staff while ensuring pupils' individual needs remain at the heart of SEND provision.

Job Role:

• Working as the SENCO in a specialist setting.
• Ensuring pupils with SEND receive appropriate support and intervention.
• Overseeing EHCPs, reviews and statutory SEND processes.
• Working closely with class teachers and Teaching Assistants to develop effective support strategies.
• Monitoring the progress and outcomes of pupils with SEND.
• Providing advice, guidance, and training to teaching and support staff.
• Liaising with parents, carers, and external agencies.
• Supporting the identification and assessment of pupils with additional needs.
• Maintaining accurate SEND records and ensuring statutory requirements are met.
• Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team.
• Promoting high expectations and positive outcomes for pupils with SEND.

In return you will enjoy:

• An excellent SENCO opportunity, subject to satisfactory compliance checks.
• Working within a welcoming and supportive school.
• Working alongside an experienced teaching and leadership team.
• A role where you can make a genuine difference to pupils with additional needs.
• The opportunity to further develop your experience and impact as a SENCO.
• Support from The Education Network Birmingham throughout the interview process.
• Being part of a school committed to ensuring every pupil receives the support they need to succeed.
• An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.

The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks.

The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer.

The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.