Learning Manager – SEND (Temporary)

Dovetail & Slate; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd. is seeking a Learning Manager - SEND to 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.

You will manage a team of support staff, collaborate with curriculum colleagues and act as a key contact for families, local authorities and external professionals, ensuring compliance with SEND legislation and funding requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience leading SEND, supported learning or additional learning support provision.
• Knowledge of EHCPs, High Needs funding and SEND legislation.
• Experience of managing or developing a team.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day delivery of SEND 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 effective support.
• Monitor learner progress, attendance and outcomes.
• Ensure provision meets SEND legislation, funding requirements and policies.

Skills

SEND leadership

Team management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Teaching or assessing qualification

Job description

Learning Manager - SEND

Temporary

Location: the 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, supported learning or additional learning support provision
• Knowledge of EHCPs, High Needs funding and SEND legislation
• Experience of managing or developing a team
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience within a further education setting
• A relevant teaching or assessing qualification

If you’re ready to lead inclusive provision and make a genuine difference to learners’ lives, we’d love to hear from you.