SEND Manager for Inclusive Student Support Coordination

EmpowerED; Reading; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

EmpowerED is working with a specialist secondary school in Reading to recruit a SEND Manager to coordinate and strengthen SEND provision across the school. You will work with the SENCO and leadership team to oversee SEND processes, annual reviews, EHCP administration, and external agency liaison.

This role suits a highly organised communicator who can manage data, provision mapping, attendance, interventions, compliance, and staff training.

Qualifications

• Experience within SEND, education or a closely related environment.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confidence managing competing priorities and statutory deadlines.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine commitment to inclusion and supporting young people with additional needs.
• Confidence using databases, ICT systems and provision mapping tools.
• The ability to work collaboratively with school staff, families and external professionals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating annual reviews and supporting EHCP processes.
• Maintaining accurate SEND records, data and provision mapping.
• Liaising with parents, carers, local authorities and external agencies.
• Monitoring student attendance, progress and interventions.
• Supporting SEND compliance and quality assurance.
• Helping staff understand SEND processes and inclusive practice.
• Coordinating alternative provision where required.
• Line managing a small team of Teaching Assistants.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder liaison

ICT proficiency

Job description

EmpowerED is working with a specialist secondary school in Reading to recruit a SEND Manager to coordinate and strengthen SEND provision across the school. You will work with the SENCO and leadership team to oversee SEND processes, annual reviews, EHCP administration, and external agency liaison.

This role suits a highly organised communicator who can manage data, provision mapping, attendance, interventions, compliance, and staff training.