Luminate Education Group Hiring for SEND Team Lead (Ref: LCC3608) Job at Leeds, England , UK Full Time

WHAT WE DO

The SEND department is a specialist department within a large educational establishment, ensuring that as a college we meet the support needs of all of our students, work with parents, carers, many multi-agency teams and young people to support the specific support needs documented in EHCPs in order to help young people fulfil their educational potential. This role requires an experienced SEND professional to lead on the placement and support of students with Educational Health Care Plans, SEND and ALS needs across a specific campus/cohort. You will be an operational main point of contact with parents and curriculum staff, make a contribution towards positive outcomes for disadvantaged and vulnerable students, and line manage a highly effective team within the SEND department.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Support with the annual review process by chairing meetings and completing paperwork that meets the Local Authority standards and within statutory timelines.
• Ensure delivery of support in line with assessed needs and funding Line management and leadership of identified staff.

YOUR PROFILE

• Extensive and proven experience of working with students who have high needs / SEND and the implementation of appropriate support strategies.
• Successful and proven experience of managing, leading, mentoring, training and supporting staff whilst developing and maintaining professional relationships.
• Up to date knowledge and understanding of current safeguarding legislation. in relation to SEND / High Needs learners.
• Up to date knowledge and understanding of current Government SEND legislation/guidance related to transition, education, social care and health.

For more information please contact:

• Nathan Edwards