Qualified SENCO

Role:
Qualified SENCO, pay £250-£300 daily, dependent on experience.

Location:

Yardley Wood.

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated SENCO to join a welcoming and well‑established secondary school in South Birmingham to start ASAP. This full‑time position offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious SEND professional to play a key role in shaping inclusive practice across the school. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders, teachers, support staff, external agencies and families to ensure that students with special educational needs receive the highest quality support and provision.

• Lead and coordinate SEND provision across the school
• Manage and maintain the SEND register and student records
• Oversee EHCP reviews and annual review processes
• Work closely with teaching staff to ensure appropriate support and interventions are in place
• Liaise effectively with parents, carers and external professionals
• Support staff development and promote inclusive teaching strategies across the curriculum
• Monitor student progress and contribute to whole‑school improvement initiatives relating to SEND provision
• Ensure the school remains compliant with statutory SEND requirements

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Has previous experience working as a SENCO within a secondary school setting
• Has an excellent understanding of current SEND legislation and best practice
• Holds the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) or is willing to work towards it
• Has strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
• Is passionate about improving educational outcomes for students with additional needs

• Competitive daily rate PAYE
• Paid weekly
• Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development
• Funded formal qualification, from Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HTLA, Level 5 TEFL
• Career progression via our Care to classroom setting conversion course

• QTS Qualified Teaching Status
• Previous experience working in education is essential
• A commitment to promoting equality and diversity in the classroom
• An understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one through Connex Education

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.

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