Assistant SENCO

Are you an education expert? We are currently seeking to represent an experienced Assistant SENCo for one of our Oldbury, Sandwell, West Midlands (B69) based primary schools. If you are a SEND experienced education professional, who is available from September 2026 and are able to travel to Sandwell we would be keen to speak with you.

This primary school based Assistant SENCo job is offered on a 12-month contract from September 2026. Your typical working pattern will be 30 hours per week, term-time only with an additional 5 days for continued professional development training (CPD). The working day is 8.30am to 4pm with a 30-minute lunch break. Some before and after school hours may be required on occasion and overtime would be paid for these. Examples of these include Parents’ evenings and parent consultations. The role is solely focussed on the duties of an Assistant SENCo and is non-class based. A full job specification can be provided to shortlisted candidates.

We are a family run recruitment business specialising in Education. With over 15 years’ worth of experience supporting education settings and candidates across primary, secondary and SEND divisions. We hold REC Corporate Membership, and we are fully committed to safeguarding all children within our schools. All applicants are subject to online searching checks as part of our commitment to safer recruitment. In order to be successfully shortlisted in your applications with us we will require the following:

A relevant UK based degree level qualification.

Substantial experience working within pupils with SEND within an education setting.

All required documents for safer recruitment processing including, but not limited to a valid right to work proof and a valid Enhanced DBS.

Exceptional references.

All applicants are subject to online searching checks as part of our commitment to safer recruitment.

Once shortlisted, a one-to-one interview will be scheduled with your dedicated consultant to discuss your SEND experience and personal requirements.

Proposed start date: September 2026

Annual salary: Banding B to E, FTE ££24,027 to £30,868

Date posted: 25.06.26

Application closing date: 09.07.26

If you are a qualified or experienced SEND specialist and are willing to work in or are local to Sandwell, West Midlands, UK please do not hesitate to get in touch. For all initial enquiries or to submit a CV, please contact the Education Experts office directly.