SEND Coordinator

Telford & Wrekin Council; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Free parking

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff discounts

Job summary

Telford & Wrekin Council is seeking a SEND Co-ordinator on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave for 37 hours per week. The role is based in a well-regarded SEND Team and involves maintaining performance while supporting children and young people with SEND.

The post offers hybrid working, flexible options, corporate benefits and a competitive pension, with opportunities for professional development. Applicants should be committed to equality and diversity and can contact

Responsibilities

• Provide maternity cover within the SEND Team to maintain current operational performance.
• Build strong working relationships with system stakeholders to meet the needs of children and young people with SEND and comply with statutory responsibilities.
• Support ongoing professional development and make use of flexible/hybrid working arrangements to balance workload.

Job description

Post: SEND Coordinator

Fixed term contract to cover maternity leave, 37 hours per week.

Are you looking for an opportunity to use your significant Local Authority or Education and SEND experience and develop your career within a well-regarded SEND Team in an award winning and top performing Local Authority?

Have you got the ability to build strong working relationships with system stakeholders that will ensure we can meet the needs of children and Young People with SEND and comply with our statutory responsibilities? This could be the opportunity for you!

We are appointing a full time SEND Coordinator on a fixed term basis to provide maternity leave cover within our statutory SEND Team, ensuring our current operational performance is maintained.

In return, you will receive support with your continued professional development, flexible working, hybrid working (working from home combined with time in the office), corporate benefits, free parking and a competitive pension scheme.

We are committed to equality and diversity and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds.

If you are interested and would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact [e-mail] for more information.

We believe great services start with great people — and that means building a workforce that reflects our community. At Telford & Wrekin Council, everyone belongs, and every voice matters.

What we offer:

• We offer competitive salaries and a fantastic leave package — starting at 24 days, rising to 32 days with service, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra concessionary day to enjoy
• Flexible working & career progression
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff discounts & salary sacrifice perks
• Free parking & confidential wellbeing support
• Hybrid working model - whether you're in the office or working from home, we support a balance that fits your personal and family commitments

Find out further information about working at Telford & Wrekin Council including our full list of benefits.

Roles involving children or vulnerable adults will require a criminal records check. It’s an offence to apply if you’re barred from working with these groups.

Please note: We do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas

Attached documents

SEND Co-ordinator JDPS 1.pdf