Assistant SENCo

Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B27 7XY

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 5pm

• Date listed

  7 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069.00 - £54,328.00 Annually (Actual) TLR2B

Assistant SENCo job summary

• Assistant Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator

Salary MP/UPS plus TLR 2b

Full Time - Permanent (Not suitable for NQTs/ECTs)

Required for January 2027

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our highly ambitious forward-thinking SEND Department as an Assistant SENCo.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, talented and committed professional who is passionate about improving outcomes for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This teaching role is ideal for an outstanding practitioner looking to develop their leadership experience within SEND and play a key role in shaping inclusive practice across the school.

Working closely with the SENCo, you will contribute to the strategic development and day-to-day operation of SEND provision. You will support students, families, teaching staff and external agencies to ensure that every child receives the personalised support they need to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school where inclusion is at the heart of everything we do and where staff development is actively encouraged and supported.

The Assistant SENCo will support the SENCo in:

Coordinating and monitoring provision for students with SEND.

Supporting the implementation of the SEND Code of Practice and Graduated Approach.

Managing Pupil Passports, SEND records and annual review processes where required.

Tracking student progress, attendance and engagement.

Supporting examination access arrangements.

Liaising with parents, carers and external agencies.

Promoting adaptive teaching and inclusive classroom practice.

Delivering high-quality lessons

Supporting staff training and sharing effective SEND strategies.

Helping to ensure students with SEND achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring that barriers to learning are identified and removed, allowing all students to access a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum.

We are looking for someone who:

Is an outstanding classroom practitioner.

Has substantial experience working with students with SEND.

Has a sound understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and graduated response.

Is passionate about inclusion and improving outcomes for vulnerable learners.

Has excellent communication and organisational skills.

Can build positive and effective relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

Is able to work collaboratively with external professionals and agencies.

Has high expectations of student achievement and wellbeing.

Is reflective, resilient and committed to continuous professional development.

A recognised SEND qualification or a willingness to work towards further SEND accreditation would be advantageous.

Archbishop Ilsley is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It has policies and procedures to ensure that this occurs. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and to provide a copy of their birth certificate.

For an application pack, or to arrange an informal tour of the school and the department you will be joining, please contact Louise Grant on l.grant@ilsley.bham.sch.uk.

Closing date for applications is Friday 16th October 5.00pm

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1152 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/archbishop-ilsley-catholic-school

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