Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator
Light Hall School, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 2PZ10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
27 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
13 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £51,771.00 - £57,134.00 Annually (Actual) Grade L1 – L5, £51,771 - £57,134 per annum
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator job summary
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator
Required from September 2026
Grade L1 - L5, £51,771 - £57,134 per annum
Are you an inspiring and committed teacher ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?
Do you have the vision and expertise to ensure every student with special educational needs and disabilities
receives the support, challenge and opportunities they deserve? If so, Light Hall offers an exciting opportunity
to make a real difference.
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and shape our SEND provision and champion inclusive practice across
the school. As SENDCo, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that all our students with additional needs are
fully supported to achieve their potential academically, socially and emotionally.
You will lead the strategic development of SEND provision, working closely with colleagues, families and
external agencies to ensure high-quality support and inclusive teaching practices. You will also oversee the
identification, monitoring and progress of students with SEND, ensuring that effective interventions and
support strategies are in place.
As a senior leader, you will drive high standards of inclusion and build a culture where every learner is valued
and supported. You will be fully supported by an ambitious senior leadership team who are committed to
ensuring the best possible outcomes for all students.
At Light Hall, you will work with our remarkable students alongside dedicated colleagues who are passionate
about high-quality teaching and learning.
With our recently opened sixth form, there are exciting opportunities to further develop SEND provision across
Key Stage 5 and ensure that all students are well prepared for their next steps in education, employment or
training.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark, lead with compassion and expertise and shape the future
of SEND provision at Light Hall.
In return for everything you can bring, we can offer you:
The opportunity to be part of our supportive and inclusive Light Hall family;
Opportunities for further development in your role and progression;
Induction, training and ongoing CPD opportunities to further support your development;
A range of staff benefits including local government pension with generous employer contribution;
Free employee wellbeing services such as free physiotherapy and chiropractor sessions, GP
consultations for staff and their children 24 hours a day, 7 days a week worldwide and flu jabs.
You can find out more about this role by:
visiting our school website https://lighthall.co.uk/ to download a candidate pack and application form.
visiting the school - to arrange a visit, please contact Anna Williams, HR, Cover and Office Manager
on 0121 746 5060 or email HR@lighthall.co.uk
Closing date:
9.00am on Friday 27 March 2026
We look forward to hearing from you.
‘The best from everyone, all of the time’
Light Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young
people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all
successful applicants
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Light Hall School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1024 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Light Hall School website
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