SEND Team Leader

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Leeds
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£33,349 / year
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

SEND EHCP Team Leadership Student Support Annual Review Process Transition Arrangements

FULL DESCRIPTION

SEND Team Leader

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is seeking a dedicated SEND Team Leader to manage support and provisions for students with High Needs & SEND. Responsibilities include managing a caseload of students with EHCPs, being the first point of contact for families, and supporting the annual review process. The role requires a SEND specialist passionate about removing barriers to student success.

About the Role

    What You Will Do

    • Manage a caseload of students with EHCP’s/High Needs and ensure the support and provisions are in place to meet relevant outcomes and aspirations.
    • Be the first point of contact for EHCP/High Needs students, their families and related professionals.
    • Support with the annual review process by chairing meetings and completing paperwork that meets the Local Authority standards and within statutory timelines.
    • ​Ensure that effective transition arrangements are in place for new and prospective students, and that curriculum teams have the necessary support & information in a timely manner.

    About You

      Benefits

      • 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

      About Us

        SEND Team Leader

        • Salary Commencing at £30,523 with progression to £33,349 per annum.
        • Frequency Annual
        • Job Reference LUM1761/1606
        • Contract Type LEG - Permanent - Full Time
        • Closing Date 5 January, 2025
        • Job Category Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
        • Campus Multi-site
        • Location Leeds, United Kingdom
        • Posted on 25 November, 2024
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