Learning Manager - SEND

Dovetail and Slate; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Learning Manager - SEND to lead the day-to-day delivery of SEND and additional learning support for learners in a further education setting. You will manage and develop a team of learning support staff, work closely with curriculum colleagues and act as a key contact for families, local authorities and external professionals.

Your role includes overseeing support plans, learner reviews and EHCP processes, liaising with parents and

Qualifications

• Experience leading SEND or inclusive learning provision within further education.
• Strong knowledge of EHCPs, High Needs funding and SEND legislation.
• Experience of managing or developing a team.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of SEND and additional learning support provision.
• Manage, develop and support learning support staff.
• Oversee support plans, learner reviews and EHCP processes.
• Liaise with parents, carers, local authorities and external agencies.
• Work with curriculum teams to ensure support is appropriate and effective.
• Monitor learner progress, attendance and outcomes to drive improvement.
• Ensure provision meets SEND legislation, funding requirements and organisational policies.

Skills

SEND leadership

Team management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

SEND qualification

Job description

Learning Manager - SEND

Temporary

Location: West Midlands

Are you an experienced SEND leader looking for your next opportunity within further education?

About the Role

As Learning Manager - SEND, you’ll lead the day-to-day delivery of provision for learners with special educational needs and disabilities at a further education provider in the West Midlands, making sure every learner gets the support they need to achieve.

You’ll manage and develop a team of support staff, work closely with curriculum colleagues and act as a key point of contact for families, local authorities and external professionals.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the day-to-day delivery of SEND and additional learning support provision.
• Managing, developing and supporting learning support staff.
• Overseeing support plans, learner reviews and EHCP processes.
• Liaising with parents, carers, local authorities and external agencies.
• Working with curriculum teams to ensure support is appropriate and effective.
• Monitoring learner progress, attendance and outcomes to drive improvement.
• Ensuring provision meets SEND legislation, funding requirements and organisational policies.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Experience leading SEND, additional learning support or inclusive learning provision, ideally within further education
• Strong knowledge of EHCPs, High Needs funding and SEND legislation
• Experience of managing or developing a team
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable (but not essential):

• A relevant qualification in SEND, inclusive learning or education
• Experience of quality assurance, self-assessment and service development

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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