Assistant Programme Manager, SEND (part-time)

Swindon Borough Council; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Part time

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Rewards and Benefits

Job summary

Swindon Borough Council is seeking an Assistant Programme Manager (SEND Inspection Readiness) to support Education with preparation for a local area SEND inspection. The role involves maintaining the SEND document library, coordinating partner meetings, tracking actions and supporting the self-evaluation framework.

You will work closely with senior leaders across Education, SEND, Inclusion and local partners, ensuring evidence is current and ready for inspection, while coordinating logistics

Qualifications

• Understanding of SEND, education or children's services.
• Fluent English required for customer-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Support Education service with preparation for SEND inspection and maintain document library.
• Coordinate partner meetings and track actions.
• Support development of the self-evaluation framework and ensure evidence is up to date.
• Assist during inspection by coordinating logistics and post-inspection follow-up.

Skills

SEND knowledge

Education context

English language fluency

Job description

Assistant Programme Manager, SEND Inspection Readiness

Ref: 169592-3

Salary: £36,363 p.a. pro rata, plus benefits

Please note: 3.3% national pay award increase to be applied in October.

15 hours per week

1 Year fixed Term contract

Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery. We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that's who we're doing it for - the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you'll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It's all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.

Your next role

We are looking for an organised, proactive and confident Assistant Programme Manager to support the Education service with preparation for a local area SEND inspection.

Working closely with senior leaders and colleagues across Education, SEND, Inclusion and wider local area partners, you will help maintain the SEND inspection document library, coordinate partner meetings, track actions, support the ongoing development of the self-evaluation framework and ensure that evidence and updates are kept current.

During the inspection itself, you will support and coordinate logistical arrangements for the Education service. After the inspection, you will help coordinate follow-up activity and monitor actions arising where these align with the role.

You do not need to be a SEND specialist, but you will need an understanding of SEND, education or children's services, and a commitment to improving outcomes and experiences for children and young people with SEND and their families.

You must be fluent in the English language as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act, for the effective performance of a customer-facing role.

The team operates a hybrid working model, with office attendance required in line with service need and key meetings.

You will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Your next package

Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details.

As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.

For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It's why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you'll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We'll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we'll achieve our vision of a prosperous, revitalised Swindon together. And you'll be proud to say it was made better with you.

Please see our Vision and Values page for more details and our new Swindon Plan.

Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don't meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you.

As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality & inclusion.

Closing date: 22 September 2026