Experts at Hand Lead

South Tyneside Council; South Tyneside; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

On-site role

Job summary

South Tyneside Council is seeking an ambitious leader to become the first Experts at Hand Lead within the Inclusion Service, based at the Town Hall and Civic Offices.

The role will drive the Local SEND Reform Plan, coordinating multi-agency advice and targeted support, while ensuring consistent, equitable service delivery across the borough.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in SEND and inclusive practice.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to drive service improvement and partnership working across complex systems.
• Sound understanding of SEND legislation and use of data to influence strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation, coordination and continuous improvement of the EAH model.
• Oversee performance, quality assurance, governance arrangements and use of data to drive service improvement.
• Lead the Inclusion Service within the model and collaborate with education, health, social care and wider partners to strengthen inclusive practice.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Data-driven decisions

Job description

Experts at Hand Lead (Inclusion Service, Town Hall and Civic Offices) £53,460 pa

South Tyneside Council is seeking an ambitious, experienced and highly motivated leader to become our first Experts at Hand (EAH) Lead.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in the implementation of South Tyneside's Local SEND Reform Plan and shape the future of SEND support across the Borough.

The Experts at Hand model is a key element of national SEND Reform and will provide children, young people, families and educational settings with access to coordinated multi-agency advice, guidance and targeted support. As EAH Lead, you will provide operational leadership for the model, ensuring that support is delivered consistently, effectively and equitably across South Tyneside.

You will be responsible for leading the implementation, coordination and continuous improvement of the EAH model, overseeing performance, quality assurance, governance arrangements and the use of data and intelligence to drive service improvement. You will also lead the Inclusion Service within the model and work closely with education, health, social care and wider partners to strengthen inclusive practice and improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

We are looking for an individual with substantial experience of working within SEND, strong leadership skills and a proven ability to lead service improvement and partnership working across complex systems. You will have a strong understanding of SEND legislation, inclusive practice and the ability to use data, evidence and professional judgement to influence strategic and operational decision-making.

This role offers a unique opportunity to help shape a new model of support that will strengthen inclusion, improve access to specialist expertise and ensure that children and young people receive the right support at the right time.

We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here - www.southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere

South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

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Closing date: Noon, 31 August 2026

Interviews will take place on 11 September 2026