SEND Funding Manager

Humber Education Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Humber Education Trust is seeking an experienced SEND Funding Manager to join their Central Team. This permanent role requires strong management skills in SEND cases and the ability to handle multiple priorities while supporting children and young people's needs. The position offers a competitive salary and is an opportunity to make a significant impact in the education sector.

Benefits

Outstanding continual professional development

A safe environment recognizing diverse needs

Commitment to best outcomes for children

Qualifications

• Experience in managing SEND cases and EHCP’s.
• Knowledge of SEND legislation.
• Ability to manage multiple activities for different managers.

Responsibilities

• Form and maintain professional relationships with stakeholders.
• Ensure children and young people with SEND are prioritized in processes.
• Manage SEND cases effectively.

Skills

Attention to detail

Tact

Diplomacy

Sensitivity

Managing conflicting priorities

Education

Level 4 qualification in Administration, Business, or related field

GCSE 5 x A* - C or equivalent including Maths & English

Job description

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SEND FUNDING MANAGER
HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST

Grade & Scale point: Grade 7, Scp 20 - 24
Salary: £31,586 - £34,314, £16.37 - £17.79/hr
Hours of work: 37hrs/wk (Flexible)
Contract: Permanent, all year round
Start date: 1 September 2025

Are you an enthusiastic person who demonstrates attention to detail in all aspects of their work?

Our Central Team require an experienced SEND Funding Manager who is able to form and maintain professional relationships with stakeholders. This is a pivotal role to ensure children and young people with SEND, and their families, are at the centre of all processes relating to the work of SEND teams in schools and the LA.

You will have strong experience in managing SEND cases and EHCP’s or working in a similar role within the education sector. The right candidate must have experience of managing multiple activities and working to deadlines for different managers simultaneously.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Level 4 qualification in Administration, Business, or related field
• GCSE 5 x A* - C or equivalent including Maths & English
• Knowledge of SEND legislation
• A confident and approachable manner using tact, diplomacy and sensitivity
• Experience of managing conflicting priorities and balancing the needs of different stakeholder groups
  
  AS A MEMBER OF HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST, WE OFFER:
  
  
• Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.
• A Trust with expertise in every area of the curriculum, both in primary and special settings, through our Teaching & Learning Ambassadors and peer networks.
• Outstanding individually tailored continual professional development for staff at all levels.
• Staff who feel valued and supported in their roles.
• A caring and safe environment where we recognise the diverse needs of our community, ensuring our young people from all backgrounds thrive.
• Ethical working with mutual respect and collaboration.

This role is based at our HET Central Team on the site of Bude Park Primary School. However, the postholder will require the ability to independently travel to all Trust schools, as required but not routinely.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please complete an application form and submit it via ETeach. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Early application is encouraged. We will review applications throughout the advertising period and therefore reserve the right to close the advert early should sufficient applications be received.

Closing date for completed applications: 8am, Monday 7 July 2025

Interviews to be held: w/c 14 July 2025

If you have any queries regarding the role or application process, please contact Nina Siddle or Rachel Wilkes at Humber Education Trust.

CONDITIONAL OFFER:

Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Children’s Barred List Check, Section 128 check where applicable, identity checks, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search and required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search and required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record.

Safeguarding Statement

Humber Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Safeguarding Statement

Humber Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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SEND FUNDING MANAGER
HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST

Grade & Scale point: Grade 7, Scp 20 - 24
Salary: £31,586 - £34,314, £16.37 - £17.79/hr
Hours of work: 37hrs/wk (Flexible)
Contract: Permanent, all year round
Start date: 1 September 2025

Are you an enthusiastic person who demonstrates attention to detail in all aspects of their work?

Our Central Team require an experienced SEND Funding Manager who is able to form and maintain professional relationships with stakeholders. This is a pivotal role to ensure children and young people with SEND, and their families, are at the centre of all processes relating to the work of SEND teams in schools and the LA.

You will have strong experience in managing SEND cases and EHCP’s or working in a similar role within the education sector. The right candidate must have experience of managing multiple activities and working to deadlines for different managers simultaneously.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Level 4 qualification in Administration, Business, or related field

GCSE 5 x A* - C or equivalent including Maths & English

Knowledge of SEND legislation

A confident and approachable manner using tact, diplomacy and sensitivity

Experience of managing conflicting priorities and balancing the needs of different stakeholder groups

AS A MEMBER OF HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST, WE OFFER:

Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.

A Trust with expertise in every area of the curriculum, both in primary and special settings, through our Teaching & Learning Ambassadors and peer networks.

Outstanding individually tailored continual professional development for staff at all levels.

Staff who feel valued and supported in their roles.

A caring and safe environment where we recognise the diverse needs of our community, ensuring our young people from all backgrounds thrive.

Ethical working with mutual respect and collaboration.

This role is based at our HET Central Team on the site of Bude Park Primary School. However, the postholder will require the ability to independently travel to all Trust schools, as required but not routinely.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please complete an application form and submit it via ETeach. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Early application is encouraged. We will review applications throughout the advertising period and therefore reserve the right to close the advert early should sufficient applications be received.

Closing date for completed applications: 8am, Monday 7 July 2025

Interviews to be held: w/c 14 July 2025

If you have any queries regarding the role or application process, please contact Nina Siddle or Rachel Wilkes at Humber Education Trust.

CONDITIONAL OFFER:

Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Children’s Barred List Check, Section 128 check where applicable, identity checks, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search and required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search and required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record.

Safeguarding Statement

Humber Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Safeguarding Statement

Humber Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.