SENDCO

Empowering Learning; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Nursery Teacher for 3 days per week and a SENDCo for 2 days per week in Walsall. This role is focused on fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment for children. Candidates must hold Qualified Teacher Status and have a passion for early childhood development. The position offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive leadership culture, with pay to be negotiated based on experience.

Benefits

Opportunities for CPD and professional development

Strong emphasis on staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Have recent experience teaching in Early Years (within the last 5 years).
• Demonstrate a passion for early childhood development and learning through play.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children.
• Hold the National Award for SEND Coordination (desirable).
• Have experience supporting SEND provision within Early Years.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of EHCPs, inclusion strategies, and statutory guidance.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support children in a nurturing early years environment.
• Work closely with families and staff to ensure children's development.
• Support SEND provision and collaborate with external professionals.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Recent experience in Early Years

Passion for early childhood development

Commitment to safeguarding

National Award for SEND Coordination

Knowledge of EHCPs and inclusion strategies

Collaboration skills

Job description

Nursery Teacher (3 Days per Week) & SENDCo (2 Days per Week) - Walsall

Start Date: January 2026
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term (Until July 2026)
Pay: To be negotiated

Empowering Learning is delighted to be working with a warm, inclusive, and nurturing early years provision in Walsall to recruit an experienced Nursery Teacher (3 days per week) alongside a SENDCo (2 days per week) for a January 2026 start until July 2026.

About the Settings

Our client is known for their caring ethos, child-centred approach, and commitment to high-quality early years education. Staff work closely with families to ensure every child feels valued, safe, and eager to learn. With a strong focus on early development, communication, and play-based learning, the schools pride themselves on creating environments where children can thrive.

The Successful Candidates Will:

Nursery Teacher (3 Days)

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Have recent experience teaching in Early Years (within the last 5 years)
• Demonstrate a passion for early childhood development and learning through play
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children

SENDCo (2 Days)

• Hold the National Award for SEND Coordination (desirable)
• Have experience supporting SEND provision within Early Years
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of EHCPs, inclusion strategies, and statutory guidance
• Work collaboratively with staff, families, and external professionals

What the Schools Offer

• A nurturing, collaborative, and inclusive culture
• Supportive leadership teams across both sites
• Opportunities for ongoing CPD and professional development
• A strong emphasis on staff wellbeing
• Pay to be negotiated, depending on experience and responsibilities

How to Apply

If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Teacher, an experienced SENDCo, or someone able to offer a combined skill set, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Empowering Learning to find out more about this and other early years opportunities.