SENDCo - Acocks Green Primary School

Acocks Green Primary School are looking for an enthusiastic and forward thinking person to work in our school, supporting our commitment to provide high quality provision and outcomes for those with special educational needs and disabilities.

We would welcome candidates who are interested in part time work, as this would also suit our needs. We are looking for candidates who have a keen interest and experience in working with children with special educational needs. Ideally candidates would already hold a SENCO qualification. The successful candidate will have an excellent knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and understand how scarce resources can be deployed effectively to best support our most vulnerable children. They will have high levels of emotional intelligence, be solution focused and committed to working with our leadership team, governors, specialist services, school leaders, teachers, support staff and parents to enable them to deliver the best possible outcomes for our most vulnerable pupils.

Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence.

There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:

• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.


• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.


• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.


• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.


• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.


We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making.

We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

Current Salary plus SENCO allowance based upon current experience (£2,539 to £5,009), In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.