Learning Manager - SEND
Temporary | Contract
Are you an experienced SEND leader looking for your next opportunity within further education?
About the Role
You'll lead the day-to-day delivery of SEND provision at a further education provider, making sure learners with additional needs receive the support they need to achieve and progress.
You'll manage and develop support staff, oversee learner support plans and EHCP processes, and work closely with curriculum teams so that support is joined up with teaching. You'll also be a key point of contact for parents, carers, local authorities and external professionals.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading the day-to-day delivery of SEND and additional learning support provision.
Managing and developing learning support staff.
Overseeing support plans, learner reviews and EHCP implementation.
Chairing annual reviews and liaising with families, local authorities and external agencies.
Working with curriculum teams to ensure support is appropriate and effective.
Monitoring learner progress, attendance, engagement and outcomes.
Ensuring compliance with SEND legislation, funding requirements and provider policies.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
Experience leading SEND, supported learning or additional learning support provision within further education
Strong knowledge of EHCPs, High Needs funding and SEND legislation
Experience of managing or developing teams
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Desirable (but not essential):
A teaching qualification recognised within the further education sector
Experience of using learner data to drive improvement
If you're ready to lead inclusive provision and make a genuine difference to learners with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.