Team Manager Special Educational Needs Assessment (SENA)

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall Glenfield LE3 8RA

Salary: 50847 - 55602 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.

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About You

To apply for this post you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:

• 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 shareour 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 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 discussionplease contact:

Rhiannon Smith - Service Manager

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Or

Hannah Patient - Service Manager

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How to Apply

At Leicestershire County Council were looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are wherever youre from and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation not just whats on your CV. Thats why weve designed a recruitment process thats fair accessible and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire wed love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the About You section above. Without this information we wont be able to assess your suitability for the role and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement see the How to Applysection on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.

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