SEN Team Manager

Interim SEN Team Manager

Based in North East London

Hybrid Working – 2 Days Per Week Onsite

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The interim SEN Manager will work closely with families and service providers, ensuring SEN processes are completed efficiently for SEN pupils. They will support the development and maintenance of practice standards, assist with training development and provide quality assurance in the EHCP process.

Key Responsibilities of the interim SEN Team Manager:

• Support and manage a team of SEND Officers, including Tribunal Officer

• Ensure Education, Health and Care Plans are in place and are meeting key targets
• Liaise with stakeholders including Governors, Teachers and Directors
• Agree the allocation of resources in accordance with relevant statutory requirements
• Ensure the statutory SEN processes that are required during transitions between education and life phases are completed effectively and seamlessly and within statutory deadlines
• Provide informed and relevant advice on complex casework, pertaining to the specific 

Skills and experience required of the interim SEN Team Manager:

• Significant complex casework experience
  • Post-16 SEND experience desired
  • Deep understanding of legislation, including The Children and Families Act, 2014 and SEN Code of Practice, January 2015
  • Multiple years of local authority experience in a SEN team
  • Knowledge of budget management
  • Hold an Enhanced DBS

To apply for this role or to find out about other jobs, please contact Ellie Watson and Nicola Gradon on the London Local Government Recruitment team on 020 7557 7667 or send your CV to localgov@venngroup.com