SEND Manager

Walker Riverside Academy; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker Riverside Academy in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a SEND Manager to lead the provision for SEND students and work closely with the Director of SEND to ensure high standards of support. You will help manage resources and staff, and oversee compliance with the SEND Code of Practice.

This permanent, full-time role (37 hours/week, term-time only plus training days) offers a challenging, rewarding environment with strong professional development opportunities and a clear path to impact

Qualifications

• Experience of providing support to students with SEND.
• Assist in management of resources and staffing for SEND provision.
• Knowledge of SEND Code of Practice and duties of the academy.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Director of SEND to lead SEND provision across the academy.
• Assist in managing SEND resources and staffing.
• Ensure compliance with SEND Code of Practice.
• Identify, assess, monitor and refer students with SEND across year groups.
• Support teaching staff with schemes of work and learning approaches for SEND.
• Attend EHCP and SEND provision reviews and external agency meetings.

Skills

SEND

Job description

SEND Manager

Grade N7 £37,563 - £41,177 per annum actual salary is pro-rata to weeks worked £32,995 - £36,012 per annum

Working 37 hours per week term time only plus 5 training days and 5 additional days

Permanent Contract

Walker Riverside Academy is an exciting and thriving secondary school at the heart of its community in Walker, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Walker is an oversubscribed secondary school with 1100 students on roll and this number is predicted to increase over coming years. We help our students to aim high, be proud and love life, in both their academic and career aspirations, supporting them at every step and guiding them upon options available. It is the daily embodiment of this ethos that makes Walker a truly special school community. We want our students to be proud of both themselves and the school community they attend, whilst developing a love of academy life.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Working with the Director of SEND to support the leadership of the provision for SEND students within the academy.

• Assist in the management of appropriate resources and staffing for SEND support.

• Work with Senior Leaders to ensure the academy upholds its duties and complies with legislation according to the SEND Code of Practice.

• Work with staff to ensure the early identification, assessment, monitoring, communication and referral of students with SEND is effective across the academy.

• Supporting teaching staff with subject delivery to ensure appropriate schemes of work, lesson plans, resources and learning styles are in place to meet the needs of students with SEND.

• Helping to facilitate SEND provision for all year groups including, attending EHCP and SEND provision reviews, attending SEND support meetings and attending external agency meetings involving SEND students.

If you have experience of providing support to students with SEND and are passionate about supporting our students to be the best they can be, we would love to hear from you. In return, we offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, excellent professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference to the lives of our students.

We are committed to investing in our staff and you will receive a supportive induction programme and have access to high quality CPD. Opportunities are also available for Trust wide working and career development opportunities. You will also receive consistent support from a dedicated Headteacher, SLT, CEO, Trust Central Team, Local Governing Body and Trust Board.

The deadline for applications is 12pm on Monday 9 November 2026.

Walker Riverside Academy and Tyne Coast Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undertake appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS with barred list check.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone who discloses a disability where their application meets the minimum criteria for the post.