About the Role

Leeds City College are recruiting for a SEND Team Leader to join our team.

We are looking for 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, contribute 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.
• Liaise with curriculum staff and external agencies to establish effective support and interventions in line with students needs.
• Work with learners and parents/carers to meet the outcomes of individual learners.

About You

• 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.

Benefits

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Generous Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 39 days holiday plus bank holidays. This includes closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
  • Support Staff 39 days
  • Academic 44 days
  • Senior Management 44 days
• Excellent Pension schemes
  • Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements