Special Educational Needs Coordinator

ABC Teachers are seeking an experienced and dedicated SENCO to join a primary school in the Walsall area. The successful candidate will work closely with students, staff, and families to ensure that all pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) receive the support and resources they need to succeed.

The Role:

• Lead and manage the school’s SEND provision, ensuring that all pupils receive appropriate, high-quality support.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualised education plans (EHCPs) for students with SEND.
• Support classroom teachers to differentiate lessons and incorporate inclusive strategies to meet diverse needs.
• Liaise with external agencies, specialists, and parents to create tailored support plans.
• Track and assess the progress of SEND students, making adjustments as necessary to improve outcomes.
• Provide staff training and guidance on SEND best practices to support whole-school inclusion.

The School:

A well-respected primary school with a strong community ethos, located in the Walsall area. The school is deeply committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where all children are encouraged to reach their full potential. The SENCO will play an essential role in upholding their values and fostering a school culture of empathy, respect, and growth for every student.

Requirements:

• A qualified teacher status (QTS) and ideally hold the National Award for SEN Coordination (or a commitment to complete it).
• Proven experience working with primary-aged children with SEND.
• Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and experience with creating and implementing EHCP's.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills to work collaboratively with staff, parents, and external partners.
• Commitment to promoting an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About ABC Teachers:

ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What ABC Teachers offer:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

ABC Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply:

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Chloe McKelt on (phone number removed) 

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