Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) needed ASAP

Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) needed ASAP Location: Birmingham and surrounding areas Reports to: Headteacher / Senior Leadership Team Salary: £150 - £250 per day, dependent on experience and role Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time / Long-term / Temporary Working Hours: School hours, dependent on setting ________________________________________ Job Overview: We are currently seeking experienced and dedicated SENCOs to work across a range of schools and educational settings in Birmingham and the surrounding areas. These opportunities may be based within mainstream primary or secondary schools, specialist SEND settings, or alternative provision, supporting pupils with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities. As a SENCO, you will play a key role in coordinating SEND provision, supporting staff and working closely with pupils, families and external professionals to ensure children and young people receive appropriate support to meet their individual needs. We are looking for SENCOs who are passionate about inclusive education, have a strong understanding of SEND, and can work effectively with school leaders and wider support networks to improve outcomes for pupils.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership and Coordination: Lead and coordinate SEND provision across the school or setting, promoting a consistent and inclusive approach.
• Assessment and Identification: Support the identification and assessment of pupils with additional needs, ensuring appropriate support and interventions are put in place.
• SEND Support Plans: Develop, review and monitor appropriate plans, targets and strategies to support individual pupils.
• Staff Support and Training: Provide guidance to teachers, teaching assistants and wider staff on effective strategies for supporting pupils with SEND.
• Interventions and Resources: Coordinate appropriate interventions, resources and specialist support to meet individual needs.
• Collaboration: Work closely with parents, carers, external agencies, local authorities and other professionals involved in supporting pupils.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor pupil progress and the effectiveness of SEND provision, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records and contributing to relevant reports and reviews.
• EHCP Coordination: Where applicable, support the implementation, review and monitoring of EHCP provision and outcomes.
• Inclusive Practice: Promote a positive culture of inclusion, ensuring pupils with SEND are supported to access learning and participate fully in school life.
• Safeguarding: Ensure SEND provision operates within the school's safeguarding policies and wider statutory responsibilities. Key Skills and Experience:
• Previous experience working in a SENCO or SEND leadership/coordination role.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of SEND legislation, the SEND Code of Practice and inclusive practice.
• Experience supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate provision effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and external professionals.
• A proactive and solution-focused approach to identifying and addressing barriers to learning.
• A compassionate and pupil-centred approach to SEND provision.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a wider school leadership and support team. Desirable Skills and Experience:
• Relevant SENCO/SEND leadership qualification or recognised training.
• Experience coordinating EHCPs, annual reviews and SEND support plans.
• Experience working with external agencies and multidisciplinary professionals.
• Experience across different phases or educational settings.
• Knowledge of a range of SEND, including autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, dyslexia, learning disabilities, SEMH and physical or sensory needs.
• Experience supporting staff through training, coaching or professional development.

Benefits

• Competitive daily rates, dependent on experience and role
• Opportunities across primary, secondary, specialist and alternative provision settings
• Access to ongoing professional development and training
• Support from a dedicated recruitment consultant
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to outcomes for pupils with SEND How to Apply: If you are an experienced SENCO or SEND professional looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Whether you are looking for a full-time, part-time, temporary or long-term position, we may have a setting to suit your experience and preferences. Apply now or contact us for more information about current SENCO opportunities across Birmingham and the surrounding areas.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks