SEND Reform Lead — Multi-Disciplinary Delivery & Impact

Sheer Jobs Ltd

Swindon

On-site

GBP 25,461,000 - 30,443,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Sheer Jobs Ltd seeks a senior leader to direct the Experts at Hand model for SEND reform. The role focuses on mobilisation, partnership with PEP, SEND managers and ICB, and embedding a multi-disciplinary team including EP, SaLT, OT and specialist teachers.

You will drive readiness for rollout from Sept 2026 and ensure high-quality, accessible, sustainable support for schools. You will shape governance, performance and reporting, monitor impact, and allocate funding effectively to maximize value.

Qualifications

Significant experience in SEND, education, health or local authority services.
Experience leading service development and delivering change at pace.
Strong partnership working, influencing and system leadership skills.
Ability to translate strategic priorities into high-quality operational delivery.

Responsibilities

To lead on the development and delivery of the Experts at Hand model, ensuring readiness for implementation from September 2026.
To work in partnership with the PEP, SEND managers and Integrated Care Board (ICB) to support joint commissioning, co-production and integrated working.
To establish and embed a multi-disciplinary delivery model (EP, SaLT, OT, specialist teachers) and clear systems for access and delivery.
To ensure the model promotes inclusive practice by building capacity in mainstream settings, including workforce development, group approaches and time-limited targeted support.
To be responsible for establishing governance, performance and reporting arrangements to support service improvement and accountability.
To monitor and evaluate impact, ensuring data informs service development, performance reporting and continuous improvement.
To contribute to the deployment of resources and effective use of funding, ensuring the service enhances existing provision and delivers best value.
To represent and promote the Experts at Hand model within the Local Authority, schools and partner agencies at LA SEND forums and Education events.