SEND and Support Manager

SEND & Support Manager

Wiltshire College & University Centre Chippenham Campus

Wiltshire College & University Centre is seeking an experienced and student-centred SEND & Support Manager to lead and coordinate SEND and learner support provision at our Chippenham campus.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a college that is ambitious about inclusion and committed to ensuring that every learner has the opportunity to belong participate achieve and progress. The role combines leadership of SEND and support services with oversight of our specialist Skills for Life and Engage programmes making it an ideal opportunity for someone who is passionate about both inclusion and education.

Working closely with Heads of Faculties/Deputy Heads specialist coaches academic support coaches local authorities parents carers and external partners you will play a key role in ensuring learners receive high-quality support and an exceptional educational experience from transition through to progression. The role sits within the colleges developing inclusion structure and supports our commitment to removing barriers and improving outcomes for learners with an EHCPs SEND and additional support needs.

What We Offer

Salary: 39258 per year
Contract Type: Permanent Full-Time 37 hours per week 52 weeks per year
Campus: Chippenham Campus

Outstanding Benefits
Local Government Pension Scheme
30 days paid annual leave plus 8 paid bank holidays
College closure and wellbeing days including a 2-week paid Christmas closure

Electric Vehicle Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Free On-Site Gyms
Lifestyle Discounts
Cycle-to-Work Scheme
Professional Development and career progression
Additional staff perks and discounts

A rewarding leadership opportunity where your expertise can make a measurable difference to learner experience achievement and progression while helping shape an inclusive future for education.

What Youll Do

Lead and manage SEND and learner support provision across the Chippenham Campus
Provide leadership and oversight for the Skills for Life and Engage programmes supporting high-quality teaching learning and learner outcomes
Organise and coordinate transition arrangements for prospective learners ensuring a positive and well-supported move into college
Work collaboratively with local authorities schools parents carers and external agencies to ensure effective support and progression planning
Manage and oversee EHCP consultations ensuring appropriate assessment of need and suitability of placements
Lead Early Reviews and Annual Reviews ensuring statutory responsibilities are met and reviews remain learner-centred and outcome focused
Manage SEND and support budgets effectively ensuring resources are used to maximise impact for learners
Monitor attendance engagement progress achievement and destinations implementing timely interventions where required
Support lecturers and curriculum teams to develop inclusive practice and remove barriers to learning
Lead develop and deploy support staff to ensure learners receive effective and timely support
Ensure accurate record keeping compliance with statutory requirements and effective use of learner support funding
Work as part of the wider inclusion structure to support continuous improvement across SEND and learner support provision

What Youll Bring

Experience of leading SEND learning support or inclusion services within an education setting
Strong knowledge and practical experience of SEND legislation and inclusive practice
Confidence managing EHCP processes consultations Early Reviews Annual Reviews and high-needs funding requirements
Experience working collaboratively with local authorities schools families and external agencies
Proven ability to lead motivate and develop teams to deliver high-quality learner support
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and statutory responsibilities effectively
Experience using data to monitor impact identify priorities and drive continuous improvement
Excellent communication partnership-building and interpersonal skills
A learner-centred approach with a genuine commitment to inclusion belonging and high aspirations
Energy resilience and drive to remove barriers and improve outcomes for learners
The ability to champion positive relationships and a culture where every learner is supported to thrive and achieve their potential

Why Choose This Path

Build a rewarding leadership career in SEND inclusion and education without:

Working in a role where SEND provision operates in isolation from curriculum and wider college services
Focusing solely on processes and compliance without seeing the impact on individual learners
Managing support services without the opportunity to influence wider inclusive practice
Working without the opportunity to shape transition progression and learner outcomes

Instead youll have the opportunity to lead influence and make a lasting difference shaping SEND and support provision developing inclusive practice and helping learners overcome barriers to achieve their ambitions.

Make a Move That Truly Matters

If youre an experienced SEND and inclusion professional who thrives on leadership collaboration and making a positive difference to learners wed love to hear from you.

Your expertise could help shape an inclusive college environment where every learner has the opportunity to belong achieve progress and succeed.

Closing Date:11/10/2026
Interview Date: TBC

Please note:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role locatedat the bottom of this pageas a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks including checks against the childrens barred list and other employment verifications including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity recognising the valuable perspectives ideas knowledge and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

INDLOW

Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6 and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge Chippenham Salisbury and Lackham which specialises in land-based education.

We offer a wide array of apprenticeships along with full-time part-time and university-level courses. Notably our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UKs first trackside motorsport engineering training centre dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.