At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people s lives. Are you driven by a passion for positively impacting the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you possess the leadership skills to inspire and guide a team dedicated to delivering exceptional support and services? If so, we would love to hear from you! We are looking for a solution-focused and experienced SEND Team Managers who have experience managing a statutory SEND service through a time of rapid improvement and change. One role will be focussed on early years and primary, and one on secondary and preparing for adulthood phases. The SEND Team Manager develops, supports, and champions partnership working across the County. They oversee in excess of 1200 children and young people within their portfolio, managing a team to ensure children and young people achieve positive outcomes through well-planned, integrated, and coordinated services. The SEND Team Manager is responsible for meeting all service targets and national performance indicators. They ensure the Statutory SEND Team is proactive and creative, working in a solution-focused manner, making a positive difference to the outcomes for children, young people, and their families. About the Role: The SEND Team Manager plays a crucial role in embedding best practice within their team and developing relationships with key stakeholders. They are responsible for improving the quality of life for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Bath and North East Somerset. Main Responsibilities: Manage a team to ensure high-quality practice and positive outcomes for vulnerable children. Provide high-quality supervision to team members, strengthening practice and ensuring consistency. Lead the coordination and delivery of SEND statutory processes, ensuring compliance with regulations. Promote local and national policies on inclusion, taking account of local initiatives. Collaborate with managers and professionals in other services for effective planning and organisation. Support and develop the delivery of assessment, preventative interventions, and statutory processes related to LA provision for children and young people aged 0-25 with high-level SEND. Maintain up-to-date knowledge and understanding of changing case law and legal changes in SEND. Ensure systems are established for accurate data recording and financial transactions. Provide management support through regular structured supervision and professional guidance. In addition to the role specific criteria, to be shortlisted for this position your CV and cover letter will clearly evidence: Experience at a senior level of implementing the Code of Practice 2014 and supervising SEN Caseworkers to deliver quality EHC plans within statutory timescales. The ability to take the lead on complex cases, modelling best practice in service delivery and staff management. You can work flexibly and effectively under pressure, be resilient and solution-focused when facing challenges. You can communicate effectively and present data & complex information, including clear and concise reports to managers and partnership groups. The ability to make decisions in relation to children and young people based on sound assessment of needs and appraisal of available options. Experience line managing and providing supervision for multiple professionals with varying roles and responsibilities. If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what s involved, please contact Laura Donnelly, Head of SEND on 01225 477105 or email laura_donnelly@bathes.gov.uk Interview date: Friday 5th September 2025. No agencies please. *Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants. About Bath and North East Somerset Council. Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services. Why Bath and North East Somerset Council? We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity We are a Disability Confident Employer find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs. Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check. Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.