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Qualified SENCO
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Qualified SENCO – Full-Time Position
Role Overview
- Title: Qualified SENCO
- Rate: £250 - £300 daily (Dependent on experience)
- Location: Yardley Wood, South Birmingham
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated SENCO to join a welcoming, well-established secondary school in South Birmingham. This is a full-time position that offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious SEND professional to play a key role in shaping inclusive practice across the school.
The ideal candidate will work closely with:
- Senior leaders
- Teachers and support staff
- External agencies
- Families
The school aims to ensure that students with special educational needs (SEN) receive the highest quality support and provision.
This role is suited to a proactive and knowledgeable SENCO who combines:
- Strong organisational skills
- A genuine passion for improving outcomes for vulnerable young people.
Key Responsibilities
As SENCO, you will:
- 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 implement appropriate interventions and support
- Liaise effectively with parents, carers, and external professionals
- Support staff development and promote inclusive teaching strategies across the curriculum
- Monitor progress and contribute to whole-school improvement initiatives related to SEND
- Ensure compliance with statutory SEND requirements
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Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
- Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Have previous experience working as a SENCO in a secondary school setting
- Demonstrate an excellent understanding of current SEND legislation and best practice
- Hold the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO), or be willing to work towards it
- Display strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
- Show a passion for improving educational outcomes for students with additional needs
Setting Context: Located in South Birmingham, the school fosters welcoming, enthusiastic children who thrive in a safe, nurturing environment. The curriculum exceeds traditional academic requirements, incorporating:
- A focus on the arts, sport, and outdoor education
- Emotional literacy and physical well-being
- Global learning, theatre visits, residential stays, and community engagement
- Warm, inclusive classroom environments where every child is valued and encouraged to fulfil their potential.
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Benefits of Working with Connex
- Competitive daily rate
- PAYE paid weekly
- Free access to Connex Education’s SEND Toolkit for skills development
- Funded qualifications, including:
- Level 2 SEND
- Level 3 Teaching and Learning
- Level 4 HTLA (Higher Tauhets Method and Leadership Award)
- Level 5 TEFL
- Career progression opportunities, including a Care to Classroom conversion course
Role Requirements
- Must hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
- Previous experience in education is essential
- Commitment to promoting equality and diversity in the classroom
- Understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines
- Enhanced DBS check required (up-to-date update through Connex Education, if not already secured)
Protected Characteristics Statement
All offers are conditional upon a satisfactory background check, including a DBS. Connex Education Partnership adheres to a commitment of equal opportunities, respecting and valuing diversity in age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, culture, marital status, or disability.
All appointments are assessed based on merit alone. Connex Education Partnership is both an employment agency and employment business.
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