Education & SEND Team Leader – Specialist

Warwickshire County Council; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile working

Generous pension scheme

Annual leave & public holidays

Job summary

Warwickshire County Council seeks an Enhanced Team Leader (Specialist Qualified) to lead the Education & SEND Family Help Team. You will provide leadership, management oversight and quality assurance for a specialist team delivering targeted support to children, young people and families across Warwickshire.

The role involves countywide working, agile/ flexible approaches and deputising for the Service Manager when required. A strong background in children's services and SEND is essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in children's services or early help.
• Strong understanding of education, SEND and multi‑agency working.
• Ability to lead and motivate a high‑performing team.
• Experience using data/audit/feedback to drive service improvements.
• Commitment to child‑centred, family‑led practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead a specialist Family Help team delivering targeted and preventative interventions.
• Manage incoming work, prioritisation, allocation, review and closure of cases to ensure timely support.
• Provide supervision, support and development to Family Practitioners and wider team members.
• Ensure high‑quality direct work, specialist consultation and practical interventions for children and families.
• Support attendance, SEND and mental health needs, and coordinate multi‑agency planning around the child.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Multi-agency working

Data analysis

Supervision

Job description

Warwickshire County Council seeks an Enhanced Team Leader (Specialist Qualified) to lead the Education & SEND Family Help Team. You will provide leadership, management oversight and quality assurance for a specialist team delivering targeted support to children, young people and families across Warwickshire.

The role involves countywide working, agile/ flexible approaches and deputising for the Service Manager when required. A strong background in children's services and SEND is essential.