Learning Manager - SEND
Temporary
Location: the West Midlands
Are you an experienced SEND leader looking for your next opportunity within further education?
About the Role
As Learning Manager - SEND, you'll lead the day-to-day delivery of provision for learners with special educational needs and disabilities at a further education provider in the West Midlands, making sure every learner gets the support they need to achieve.
You'll manage and develop a team of support staff, work closely with curriculum colleagues and act as a key point-of-contact for families, local authorities and external professionals.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the day-to-day delivery of SEND and additional learning support provision.
- Managing, developing and supporting learning support staff.
- Overseeing support plans, learner reviews and EHCP processes.
- Liaising with parents, carers, local authorities and external agencies.
- Working with curriculum teams to ensure support is appropriate and effective.
- Monitoring learner progress, attendance and outcomes to drive improvement.
- Ensuring provision meets SEND legislation, funding requirements and organisational policies.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Experience leading SEND, supported learning or additional learning support provision
- Knowledge of EHCPs, High Needs funding and SEND legislation
- Experience of managing or developing a team
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Desirable (but not essential):
- Experience within a further education setting
- A relevant teaching or assessing qualification
If you’re ready to lead inclusive provision and make a genuine difference to learners’ lives, we’d love to hear from you.
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