High Needs Team Leader

Leeds City College; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Leeds seeks an experienced EHCP and High Needs Team Leader to manage the placement and support of students with Educational Health Care Plans. The role involves liaising with parents, improving student outcomes, and leading a dedicated team. Ideal candidates will have proven experience with High Needs/SEND and leadership skills. Excellent benefits include generous leave, pension schemes, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

44 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension contributions

CPD opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives

Discounted travel

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience working with students with High Needs / SEND.
• Proven ability to manage and mentor staff effectively.
• Up to date knowledge of safeguarding legislation.
• Current understanding of SEND legislation and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Chair annual review meetings and ensure paperwork meets local authority standards.
• Deliver support in line with assessed needs and lead identified staff.
• Liaise with curriculum staff and external agencies for effective support.
• Work with learners and parents to meet individual outcomes.

Skills

Experience with High Needs / SEND

Team leadership and staff support

Knowledge of safeguarding legislation

Understanding of Government SEND legislation

Job description

About The Role

Leeds City College are recruiting for an EHCP and High Needs Team Leader to join our team. We are looking for an experienced SEND professional to lead on the placement and support of students with Educational Health Care Plans across a specific campus/cohort. You will be an operational main point of contact with parents and curriculum staff, contribute towards positive outcomes for disadvantaged and vulnerable students, and line manage a highly effective team within the Inclusive Provision and SEND department.

What You Will Do

• Support with the annual review process by chairing meetings and completing paperwork that meets the Local Authority standards and within statutory timelines.
• Ensure delivery of support in line with assessed needs and funding, line management and leadership of identified staff.
• Liaise with curriculum staff and external agencies to establish effective support and interventions in line with students needs.
• Work with learners and parents/carers to meet the outcomes of individual learners.

About You

• Extensive and proven experience of working with students who have High Needs / SEND and the implementation of appropriate support strategies.
• Successful and proven experience of managing, leading, mentoring, training and supporting staff whilst developing and maintaining professional relationships.
• Up to date knowledge and understanding of current safeguarding legislation. in relation to SEND / High Needs learners.
• Up to date knowledge and understanding of current Government SEND legislation/guidance related to transition, education, social care and health.

Benefits

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

• Annual Leave: Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays, Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
• Pension Schemes With Generous Employer Contributions: Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, People’s Pension Scheme
• CPD Opportunities: Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
• Qualifications Including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership And Management Courses.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
• Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About Us

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally. We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity.