SEND Team Manager (Assessments)

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in social work is seeking a SEND Team Manager to oversee the Assessment Hub Lead role. In this hybrid position, you will manage the EHCNA team, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Strong experience in local authority functions and statutory SEND assessment processes is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing staff within SEND services or a related local authority function.
• In-depth understanding of the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and relevant legislation.
• Experience of ensuring effective team performance in line with policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the EHCNA process, ensuring statutory deadlines are met.
• Provide leadership and quality assurance for the EHCNA team.
• Work collaboratively with families and multi-agency partners.

Skills

Strong knowledge of statutory SEND assessment process

Excellent organisational skills

Leadership and supervisory skills

Communication skills

Collaborative approach

Experience managing staff

Job description

Overview

SEND Team Manager (Assessment Hub Lead - EHCNA)
Permanent Position | Salary: £44,246 - £50,076 per annum
Hybrid Working | Office Attendance Required 3 Days per Week | Kent

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced SEND Team Manager (Assessment Hub Lead - EHCNA) to join our high-performing SEND service. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. As Team Manager, you will lead and support the Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) team, ensuring statutory processes are delivered within timescales and that high-quality Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) are produced in line with the SEND Code of Practice and organisational values.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the EHCNA process, ensuring statutory 20-week deadlines are consistently met.
• Provide leadership, supervision, and quality assurance for the EHCNA team.
• Champion the SEND case management system, ensuring accurate and timely record keeping.
• Chair key decision-making panels, including Decision to Assess and Decision to Issue.
• Work collaboratively with families, schools, and multi-agency partners to ensure child-centred and inclusive practices.
• Ensure EHCPs reflect best practice, are outcome-focused, and place children and young people at the heart of all decisions.
• Lead on staff development, identifying training needs and supporting professional growth.
• Promote effective use of resources and transparent decision-making in line with processes and budgets.

About you

• Strong knowledge of the statutory SEND assessment process and what makes a high-quality EHCP.
• Proven experience managing staff within SEND services or a related local authority function.
• In-depth understanding of the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and relevant legislation.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A collaborative, child-centred, and outcome-driven approach.
• Experience of ensuring effective team performance in line with policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Local Authority experience is essential.
• Ability to work in a hybrid model, attending the office 3 days per week.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, inclusive SEND services.

Why Choose Ackerman Pierce?

Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.

To discuss this vacancy further or any other opportunities, please contact Elise Revett or email your updated CV to us at Ackerman Pierce.