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SEND Operational Lead
Job Location:
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
24 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
21 August 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
6 months contract with a local authority
Summary
- This role involves leading and managing SEND operations to ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities under the Children and Families Act 2014. The position is crucial for overseeing the effective delivery of Education Health and Care (EHC) processes driving service improvements and ensuring high-quality person-centred outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day management of SEND operations ensuring efficient and high-quality service delivery.
- Oversee the EHC needs assessment and planning process ensuring statutory deadlines are met.
- Ensure children and young people are placed in suitable educational settings that meet their needs.
- Promote a person-centred approach ensuring the voice of the child and family remains central.
Essential Experience
- Significant experience in a senior leadership role within SEND education or local authority services.
- Proven experience managing statutory SEND processes and EHC plans.
- Experience in leading service improvement transformation or performance management initiatives.
Essential Qualifications
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
- Evidence of continuous professional development particularly in SEND or leadership.
Additional Information
- Bi-weekly schedule
- The role closes on 18th May 2026 apply ASAP.
Required Skills:
To lead and manage SEND operations ensuring full compliance with statutory responsibilities under the Children and Families Act 2014.
Required Education:
To lead and manage SEND operations ensuring full compliance with statutory responsibilities under the Children and Families Act 2014.
