SEN Team Leader & Inclusion Mentor

Warwick College Group; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Warwick College Group is seeking a SEN Team Leader to manage Learning Mentors, coordinate EHCP-related activities, and support students with learning difficulties. The role involves liaison with external agencies, staff supervision, and mentoring students beyond the classroom.

Applicants should have GCSE English and Maths, a Level 3 professional qualification, strong IT and admin skills, and experience supporting students in education. A UK driving licence is preferred. DBS checks are required.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at C or above or equivalent
• A Level 3 professional qualification or higher
• Strong IT literacy including email, internet and common software
• Excellent admin and organisational skills
• Clear evidence of strong written and verbal communication
• Experience supporting students in education
• Awareness of needs of students with learning difficulties/disabilities
• Experience supervising staff
• Willingness to undertake Team Teach training

Responsibilities

• Manage the team of Learning Mentors and support recruitment, probation, and performance reviews
• Communicate students’ needs to lecturers and PLAs and maintain records on eILP and at‑risk registers
• Assist with admissions events and provide information to prospective students and parents
• Liaise with Head of Inclusion, Specialist Tutors and centre teams on support issues
• Mentor students outside classroom/workshop and coordinate EHCP-related processes
• Ensure learning support aligns with EHCP requirements and completes related processes
• Attend EHCP reviews and contribute to team meetings
• Specialise in a Learning Difficulty area and raise staff awareness and knowledge
• Contribute to LM training on local and national inclusive-education initiatives
• Develop support groups and lunchtime clubs for students with similar needs
• Attend Teaching Essentials training and support during exam periods

Skills

Communication skills

IT literacy

Organisational skills

Supervising experience

Team Teach training

Driving licence

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C or above)

Level 3 qualification

Professional qualification at Level 3

Tools

Email & Internet

Office software

Job description

Warwick College Group is seeking a SEN Team Leader to manage Learning Mentors, coordinate EHCP-related activities, and support students with learning difficulties. The role involves liaison with external agencies, staff supervision, and mentoring students beyond the classroom.

Applicants should have GCSE English and Maths, a Level 3 professional qualification, strong IT and admin skills, and experience supporting students in education. A UK driving licence is preferred. DBS checks are required.