Senior SEND Adviser

NCG Corporation; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a passionate Senior SEND Adviser to join their Central Support Service team. The role involves leading the pastoral support for students, managing a team, and ensuring that care-experienced students receive tailored support. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in education, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to inclusion. Benefits include generous annual leave, flexible working, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Working

Student Discount

Government Pension Schemes

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience with care-experienced students and the ability to champion their success.
• Proven experience in leadership and managing change.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pastoral support offer for students ensuring appropriate guidance.
• Manage a team and oversee pastoral support provision.
• Develop service processes and deliver training on inclusive strategies.

Skills

Leadership in education setting

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree or significant experience in education

Level 2 English and Maths

Job description

Senior SEND Adviser

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Newcastle College is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior SEND Adviser to join our Central Support Service team. In this role, you will lead the pastoral support offer for students, ensuring they receive the guidance and resources needed to thrive.

As Senior SEND Adviser, you will manage a team of colleagues, oversee pastoral support provision, and work closely with curriculum teams to ensure individual needs met. You will also assume Designated Teacher status for care‑experienced students, championing their success and supporting effective transition and engagement.

You’ll play a key role in developing service processes, delivering training to raise awareness of care experience and inclusive strategies, and working with external partners to create tailored support packages. Your leadership will help shape a culture of inclusion and continuous improvement across the college.

We’re looking for someone with :

• A degree or significant experience in education Level 2 English and Maths
• Knowledge and experience of the challenges and needs of care‑experienced students, and the ability to champion their success
• Proven experience in leadership and managing change in an education setting
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and interpersonal skills

As a valued colleague at Newcastle College and Newcastle College University Centre, you’ll be part of a supportive and inspiring team within the wider NCG community. We’ll invest in your development and wellbeing, helping you thrive in your role.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact by leading inclusive support and improving outcomes for students apply here.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

NCG is a great place to work, with a whole host of benefits such as :

• Generous Annual Leave
• Flexible Working
• Student Discount
• Government Pension Schemes
• Cycle to Work
• Employee Assistance Programme

For more information, please see our website - Our Benefits

NCG VALUES

Our values are not just about what we do, but also how we do things. Shaped by our colleagues, customers and learners, they set the standard of how we should behave, how we work together and give us the opportunity to make the right decisions based on the values we all share.

• Being both inclusive and diverse
• Trusting and respecting our communities
• Taking ownership whilst working collaboratively
• Inspiring excellence and curiosity

For further detail about our Values and Strategy, please visit our website - Values and Strategy