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Assistant SENDCo/Teacher of SEND

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 8BL

27 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  23 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPR 1-6, plus TLR 2
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential Qualities:

- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

- Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and inclusive teaching strategies.

- Experience supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.

- Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.

- A reflective practitioner with a commitment to continuous professional development.

- Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues.

- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

- Willingness to support and contribute to the Catholic ethos of the school.

Desirable Qualities:

- Working towards or willingness to undertake the NASENCO qualification.

- Experience contributing to SEND leadership or coordination.

- Experience working with external agencies and supporting EHCP processes.

- Ability to lead staff training or model best practice.

- Experience delivering targeted interventions or specialist support.

Personal Attributes:

- Warm, compassionate, and child-centred.

- High expectations for all learners.

- Resilient, adaptable, and solution-focused.

- A team player who contributes positively to school culture.

- Passionate about inclusion and equity.

What the school offers its staff

We are delighted to invite applications for the role of Assistant SENCO / Teacher of SEND at our vibrant and nurturing Catholic primary school. Following our recent highly successful Ofsted inspection, where our inclusive ethos, high expectations, and exceptional pastoral care were strongly praised, we are excited to grow our team and continue building on this success.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a passionate, reflective, and committed practitioner who is eager to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with SEND. You will join a dedicated staff team who work collaboratively, celebrate each child's unique gifts, and place Christ at the centre of all we do.

If you are enthusiastic about inclusive education, skilled in supporting diverse learning needs, and ready to contribute to a thriving school community, we would love to hear from you.

Assistant SENCO / Teacher of SEND

To support the strategic leadership and day-to-day coordination of SEND provision across the school, ensuring that all pupils with additional needs receive high-quality teaching, tailored support, and opportunities to flourish academically, socially, and spiritually.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Coordination

• Support the SENCO in leading the school's SEND provision in line with the SEND Code of Practice.
• Assist with the identification of pupils with SEND and contribute to the development of personalised support plans.
• Monitor the progress of pupils with SEND and contribute to data analysis and reporting.
• Support the organisation and deployment of teaching assistants and intervention staff.
• Contribute to the strategic deployment of inclusive practice across the school.

Teaching & Learning

- Deliver high-quality teaching to individuals, small groups, or classes, ensuring learning is accessible, engaging, and ambitious.

- Model excellent inclusive practice and support colleagues in adapting teaching to meet diverse needs.

- Lead targeted interventions and evaluate their impact.

- Contribute to the creation of a positive, nurturing, and aspirational learning environment.

- Working with Families & External Agencies

- Build strong, supportive relationships with parents and carers.

- Assist with the coordination of external agency involvement, including educational psychologists, therapists, and specialist teachers.

- Contribute to the preparation and review of EHCPs and other statutory documentation.

Catholic Ethos & School Life

- Promote and uphold the Catholic mission, values, and ethos of the school.

- Participate fully in the liturgical and spiritual life of the school community.

- Contribute to wider school responsibilities, enrichment activities, and whole-school initiatives.

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.

Interviews will be held on 29 April 2026.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 406 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: j.martin@corpuschristi.bham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0121 675 2784
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/corpus-christi-catholic-primary-school-birmingham

Arranging a visit to Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email j.martin@corpuschristi.bham.sch.uk.

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