SEN Advisory Services Leader

Trafford Council; Trafford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Leave

Hybrid working

LGPS pension

Leadership development

Wellbeing programs

Staff networks

Recognition programmes

Job summary

Trafford Council is seeking a SENAS Manager to lead a team of Specialist Teachers, Teaching Assistants and Early Years SENCos, supporting inclusive education for children and young people with SEND across Trafford schools and settings.

You will contribute to the SEND Ambitions and the SEND Reform Plan, drive OAIP implementation, and champion EPIC values while building collaborative, high‑performing practice and developing staff through strong leadership and partnership work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and developing staff in a SEN advisory service.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work within a team.
• Deep understanding of the SEND Code of Practice (0-25) and SEND Reform; EPIC values.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of specialists to support inclusion of children with SEND in Trafford schools.
• Contribute to SEND reform plan and OAIP implementation across settings.
• Collaborate with services to deliver Expert at Hands offers.
• Visit schools and settings across Trafford as part of role.

Job description

Trafford Council is seeking a SENAS Manager to lead a team of Specialist Teachers, Teaching Assistants and Early Years SENCos, supporting inclusive education for children and young people with SEND across Trafford schools and settings.

You will contribute to the SEND Ambitions and the SEND Reform Plan, drive OAIP implementation, and champion EPIC values while building collaborative, high‑performing practice and developing staff through strong leadership and partnership work.