SEND Operations Manager - Senior Leadership TeamEmployer:Teaching VacanciesLocation:Pay:Salary not specified.Contract Type:PermanentHours:Disability Confident:NoClosing Date:27/04/2026About this jobWhat skills and experience we're looking forBe an excellent practitioner with the commitment and motivation to understand a young persons’ needs.Enhance the development and implementation of systems and procedures which ensure the SEND operational excellence across the school in order that educational aims are met.Management of the cyclical and day to day functions of key school support services in areas including admissions, EHCP, family, student, staff liaison, and medication responsibilities; to enhance their effectiveness in order to achieve improved standards of learning and achievement in the school.Contributing to the overall legal processes of admissions, EHCP, financial management and control in line with the SEND code of practice.Ensuring that the whole school is operating within its legislative framework and complies with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.Working in partnership with the SMB and MAT Central Teams to support the implementation of central MAT functions including compliance and admission matters.Have experience of working with young people in Special Educational Needs, ASC and SLCN.Have empathetic expectations of young people, and a commitment to understanding the various challenges which may present barriers to learning.Possess the listening skills to support young people, and their families through understanding their point of view in a non-judgemental approach.Have the ability to foster good relationships with other staff, young people, parents and the wider community.Be hard working, organised and proactive in their professional development.Be a team player who can work effectively with all members of the New Bridge team.What the school offers its staffThe opportunity to be part of our thriving team, who are committed to creating meaningful futures for both our students and staffHigh quality continuing professional development (CPD) through our dedicated Everyone Learning TeamA commitment to future career development and progression within the trustHoliday Saturday Fund Membership and access to benefitsTrust TOIL Scheme for all staff Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). #J-18808-Ljbffr