SEND Lead

Kirklees College; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a SEND Lead to manage a team dedicated to providing exceptional support for students' transitions. You will be responsible for ensuring appropriate strategies are in place and that staff feel valued as they prepare students for adulthood. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in educational support and relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Staff development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Retail and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 qualification in literacy and numeracy (e.g. GCSE English and Maths at grade A*-C).
• Educated to minimum Level 3 in Learning Support.
• Trained in moving and handling, administering medication and 1st aid or be willing to obtain within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of staff while providing exceptional student support.
• Ensure plans and strategies are in place to support students.
• Line manage support workers and oversee the EHCP process.

Skills

Communication

Team management

Judgment and initiative

Education

Minimum Level 2 qualification in literacy and numeracy

Minimum Level 3 in Learning Support

Job description

Overview

Job Title: SEND Lead

Salary: £26,194 - £27,615 (pro rata)

Location: Multiple Sites

Hours and Weeks per Year: 30 hours / 40 weeks

Responsibilities

• Join other dedicated professionals to manage a team of staff within a curriculum area while providing exceptional student support and preparing young people for adulthood.
• Provide high quality support across the college, working with the SENDCO to ensure appropriate plans and strategies are in place to support students from school transitions, into, through and out of college to a positive destination.
• Line manage a team of support workers, including timetabling, provide interventions from available data, and oversee the EHCP process including annual reviews.
• Ensure students feel valued and well supported in preparation for adulthood.
• Demonstrate the ability to use judgement and initiative in complex situations leading to successful outcomes in SEND support.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Level 2 qualification in literacy and numeracy (e.g. GCSE English and Maths at grade A*-C).
• Educated to minimum Level 3 in Learning Support.
• Trained in moving and handling, administering medication and 1st aid or be willing to obtain within 2 years.
• Ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English.

Values and Safeguarding

It’s important that you demonstrate the College values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence in your role. Due to the nature of our work, you must be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Benefits and Development

Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications, and skills development for current and aspiring managers. You’ll also have access to a range of staff benefits including an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts, and reduced Metro travel.

Application and Equality

TO APPLY (External and Internal applicants): Download and complete the application form and attach it as part of your application. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if a high volume of suitable applications is received. For queries about the role or application process, contact the provided email. Check emails (including spam/junk folders) regularly during the recruitment process, as this is how you will be contacted.

As an employer we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. We are committed to flexible working and work-life balance. Any job offer is subject to pre-employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references as per Department for Education guidance.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if there is sufficient interest. For interim/permanent roles handled by AoC Recruitment, CVs can be sent to the AoC Recruitment team.

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