SENDCo

Slade Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 7PX

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  28 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • SENCO (special educational needs coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS

SENDCo job summary

Slade Primary School and Deykin Avenue J&I School are seeking an experienced and committed SENDCo to provide strategic leadership for special educational needs across both schools.

This is an exciting opportunity for a SENDCo who is passionate about inclusion and ensuring that every child receives the right support to thrive. The role will be non-class based and will work across both schools, providing consistent and effective SEN leadership while working closely with pupils, families, staff and external professionals.

The two schools are situated in close proximity, with a short drive between them, and serve similar communities. This provides an excellent opportunity to develop a collaborative approach to inclusion, share good practice and strengthen provision across both settings.

About the role

As SENDCo, you will provide effective leadership and coordination of special educational needs provision across both schools. You will work closely with Headteachers, senior leaders and teaching staff to ensure that pupils with SEND receive high-quality support that enables them to make progress and achieve their potential.

Your responsibilities will include:

Leading and coordinating SEND provision across both schools.

Working closely with school leaders and staff to develop inclusive practice and improve outcomes for pupils with SEND.

Supporting teachers and support staff to identify and respond effectively to individual needs.

Overseeing the identification, assessment and monitoring of pupils with SEND.

Working in partnership with parents and carers to ensure positive communication and strong relationships.

Liaising with external agencies and professionals to coordinate appropriate support and interventions.

Supporting the development and review of SEND policies, provision and practice.

Monitoring the effectiveness of SEND provision and using information and evidence to identify areas for development.

Contributing to the strategic development of inclusive practice across both schools.

Ensuring that statutory responsibilities relating to SEND are met effectively.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience of working effectively with pupils with a range of special educational needs.

Has a strong understanding of SEND legislation, guidance and effective inclusive practice.

Is an experienced teacher with, or is working towards, the appropriate SENDCo qualification, where required.

Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and can build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.

Is organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities effectively.

Can provide clear and supportive guidance to teachers and support staff.

Is committed to working collaboratively and sharing expertise across both schools.

Has high expectations for all pupils and is passionate about removing barriers to learning.

Can use evidence and data to monitor provision, identify need and support improved outcomes.

Is able to work flexibly across two schools and build positive relationships within both school communities.

We offer

A supportive and collaborative working environment.

Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Access to high-quality CPD and professional learning.

An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package.

A competitive pension scheme through the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

Professional development and wellbeing opportunities.

How to apply

To apply please complete an application form online. Please include a supporting statement outlining ‘what skills and experience you have that make you suitable for the role’. To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Danny Jones, Executive Headteacher, via danny.jones@atlp.org.uk or call 0121 464 4460. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

We reserve the right to close this advert early should sufficient applications be received or the role be successfully filled.

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 Slade Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 442 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Slade Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/slade-primary-school

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