SEND Lead

SEND Lead – Secondary School – Walsall
A secondary school in Walsall is seeking an experienced SEND Lead to oversee and manage its Special Educational Needs provision. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and organised individual to take a leading role in ensuring students with additional needs receive the support, guidance, and resources they require to succeed.

As the SEND Lead, you will manage the provision for students with a wide range of needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and moderate learning difficulties. You will work closely with the SENCO, leadership team, and teaching staff to deliver high-quality support, while line-managing a team of teaching assistants and supporting the development of inclusive classroom practice. This role requires excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills, as well as a deep understanding of SEND strategies and interventions.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing the day-to-day SEND provision within the school
• Leading and supporting a team of teaching assistants and support staff
• Delivering and overseeing targeted interventions for students with additional needs
• Monitoring and evaluating the impact of SEND support across the school
• Liaising with teachers, parents, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for students
• Supporting staff with strategies and training to meet the needs of SEND students
• Ensuring all statutory requirements and policies related to SEND are met

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working with secondary-aged students with a range of SEND needs
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team
• Excellent knowledge of SEND legislation, strategies, and best practice
• The ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and staff
• A proactive, solution-focused approach with a genuine passion for improving outcomes for young people

If you are an experienced SEND Lead looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference within a supportive secondary school in Walsall, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or contact The Education Network Birmingham for more information.


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.