Team Manager

ESPO Trading Limited; Glenfield; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking an exceptional Special Educational Needs Assessment (SENA) Team Manager to lead practice, support staff and deliver high-quality statutory services for families across Leicestershire.

You will oversee the SENA service with Service Managers, ensure timely EHC assessment and review processes, and work with parents and partner agencies to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Relevant BTEC Higher, relevant NVQ Level 4 or equivalent and substantial experience, or equivalent work experiences.
• Recent and relevant experience of managing a team, with the ability to manage people and resources to create more effective and efficient service delivery.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the concepts and implications of special educational needs, including knowledge of current educational legislation, regulations and guidance as they apply to special educational needs.
• Ability to analyse and present data, including the ability to analyse complex legislation and guidance and interpret performance information to inform decision making.
• Ability to present information in clear written form for a variety of audiences, including experience of presenting information and arguments in formal settings.
• Ability to work in partnership with parents and staff from other agencies, demonstrating the ability to inspire confidence in the public and colleagues.
• Be highly motivated, flexible and able to use initiative, dependable and able to meet deadlines when under pressure.

Skills

Team management

Data analysis

Written communication

Partnership working

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

Initiative & flexibility

Education

BTEC Higher / NVQ4

Job description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, LE3 8RA

Salary: £50,847 - £55,602 per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Working Hours:37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 4th October 2026

Interview Date(s): W/C 12th October 2026

Are you a confident and experienced SEND leader, passionate about making a real difference to the lives and outcomes of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities?

Leicestershire County Council is seeking an exceptional Special Educational Needs Assessment (SENA) Team Manager to play a pivotal role within our high performing SEND service. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead practice, support staff and drive high-quality statutory delivery for families across Leicestershire.

About the Role

As a SENA Team Manager, you will support the SENA Service Managers in the strategic and operational leadership of the service, providing strong management oversight to Case Managers and Senior Case Managers. You will ensure the Education, Health and Care (EHC) assessment, planning and review processes are delivered to a consistently high standard, within statutory timescales, and with children and families at the centre of everything we do.

We are particularly keen to speak to anyone with experience in Post 16 and preparation for adulthood for one of these posts.

An enhanced with barred list DBS check is required for this post.

For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement.

About You

• Relevant BTEC Higher, relevant NVQ Level 4 or equivalent and substantial experience, or equivalent work experiences.
• Recent and relevant experience of managing a team, with the ability to manage people and resources to create more effective and efficient service delivery.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the concepts and implications of special educational needs, including knowledge of current educational legislation, regulations and guidance as they apply to special educational needs.
• Ability to analyse and present data, including the ability to analyse complex legislation and guidance and interpret performance information to inform decision making.
• Ability to present information in clear written form for a variety of audiences, including experience of presenting information and arguments in formal settings.
• Ability to work in partnership with parents and staff from other agencies, demonstrating the ability to inspire confidence in the public and colleagues.
• Be highly motivated, flexible and able to use initiative, dependable and able to meet deadlines when under pressure.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our valuesandto delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion,please contact:

Rhiannon Smith - Service Manager

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Or

Hannah Patient - Service Manager

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]