SENCo | Therapeutic SEMH School

Job description

SENCo – Therapeutic SEMH School

Up to £46,000 (dependent on experience)

Shrewsbury

Full Time, Permanent, Term Time Only

Overview

Compass Associates is excited to be collaborating alongside one of the UK’s leading providers of high-quality Specialist Education Children’s Care. Their services support children with a variety of emotional, behavioural, and learning difficulties, utilising a therapeutic approach rooted to create a safe and nurturing environment.

Together, we are looking for a SENCo to join their established Specialist SEMH School in Shrewsbury. You will be responsible for coordinating daily SEND support and provision to pupils, liaising with parents and external agencies, managing resources, and advocating for students.

Work Pattern

Full time, term-time only, Monday – Friday.

This opportunity is commutable from Telford, Wolverhampton, Oswestry, Newtown, Welshpool, etc.

About You

• Great at relationship building with the young pupils
• Great at managing challenging behaviour
• Collaborative and fun approach
• Significant experience supporting learners with SEMH needs, preferably in a trauma‑informed environment

Qualifications

• Experienced practitioner with NASENCO qualification or equivalent experience
• Must hold QTS
• Primary training preferred, expertise in managing multiple local authorities and EHCP processes

Application Process

To apply for this exciting opportunity, or to find out more information, please contact Mehrab Shah at Compass Associates on mshah@compassltd.co.uk or 023 9387 7356 to organise an informal discussion.

Recommendations

Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a recruitment consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £500 vouchers of your choice for each successful recommendation/referral.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Shrewsbury

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-05-2026

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