SENCO

SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) September Start | First Term Contract | Potential for Permanent Appointment Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR

Are you an experienced and passionate SENCO looking for an exciting leadership opportunity? Tara Recruitment is supporting a well-regarded secondary school in the Telford area seeking a dedicated SENCO to join their team from September for the Autumn Term, with the potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a committed SENCO to play a key role in ensuring that students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) receive the support, guidance, and provision required to achieve their full potential.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and coordinating the school's SEND provision.

• Identifying and assessing students with additional learning needs.

• Developing, implementing, and reviewing SEND support plans and interventions.

• Working closely with teaching staff to ensure high-quality inclusive teaching practices.

• Liaising with parents, carers, governors, and external agencies to support student progress and wellbeing.

• Managing Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and ensuring statutory requirements are met.

• Monitoring the progress and attainment of students with SEND and evaluating the impact of interventions.

• Supporting staff through guidance, training, and best practice in inclusive education.

The School

Our client is a welcoming and ambitious secondary school with a strong commitment to inclusion, student wellbeing, and academic success. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment where every student is encouraged to thrive regardless of their starting point or individual needs.

Staff benefit from a collaborative leadership team, excellent professional development opportunities, and a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The school is committed to ensuring that all learners have access to a high-quality education and places SEND provision at the heart of its improvement strategy. The successful SENCO will be joining a school that values inclusion and recognises the importance of effective SEND leadership.

Candidate Requirements

The successful SENCO will possess:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• The National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) or a willingness to work towards it.

• Experience working with students with a range of SEND needs.

• A thorough understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and current SEND legislation.

• Experience managing EHCPs and working with external agencies.

• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.

• The ability to build effective relationships with students, staff, parents, and external professionals.

• A commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and improving outcomes for vulnerable learners.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary on the MPS/UPS scale plus TLR.

• September start with an initial Autumn Term placement.

• Potential for a permanent appointment for the right candidate.

• A supportive and forward-thinking school environment.

• Ongoing support from Tara Recruitment throughout the assignment.

• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on students' educational experiences and outcomes.

If you are a dedicated SENCO looking to join a school where inclusion and student success are at the heart of everything they do, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through Tara Recruitment to learn more about this exciting SENCO opportunity, pllease submit your most recent CV.