SENCO in Cannock

Job description

SENCO Specialist SEMH School

Location: Cannock

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + Company Benefits

Full-time | Permanent | Immediate start available

Are you a passionate and experienced SENCO ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs?

An independent specialist school and college in Cannock is seeking a dedicated Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to join their small, dynamic team. This setting supports children and young people from Year 8 to Year 13/14, providing a nurturing and therapeutic environment where every learner is supported to reach their potential.

About the Role

You’ll lead and coordinate SEN provision across the school, working closely with a small team of dedicated teaching assistants and a highly skilled clinical support team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading on all aspects of SEN provision, ensuring compliance and high-quality practice.
• Managing and supporting a small team of teaching assistants.
• Acting as the designated teacher for key meetings with parents, governors, and external professionals.
• Liaising with the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver joined-up support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Overseeing documentation, EHCPs, and reviews with confidence and professionalism.
• (Once settled) delivering approximately 10 hours of literacy and numeracy teaching per week to small SEN groups.

About You

We’re looking for a SENCO who is:

• Qualified and experienced, holding QTS and the National Award for SEN Coordination (or equivalent).
• Skilled in managing and motivating staff to deliver excellent SEN provision.
• Confident in leading meetings, liaising with parents, governors, and external professionals.
• Experienced in supporting children with challenging behaviour and SEMH needs.
• Organised, proactive, and able to “hit the ground running.”
• Passionate about inclusion, resilience, and making a meaningful impact on young people’s lives.

Why Join

• Work in a small, nurturing school community (around 50 pupils).
• Be part of a forward-thinking, well-supported multidisciplinary team.
• Genuine opportunities for professional growth and internal progression.
• A role that balances leadership responsibility with meaningful, hands-on impact.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Contact Details

If this exciting opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, please contact Jordanna Osborn on 02394211147 Alternatively, email an updated CV to josborn@compassltd.co.uk.

Recommendations

Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy. We offer a £200 John Lewis voucher for successful referrals following the completion of probation.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cannock

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

22-11-2025

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English