Job Title: Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) Manager
Location: Middlesbrough
Salary: £130 – £150 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time | Long-term | Temp-to-Perm
Are you an experienced SEND professional with a strong understanding of inclusion, leadership, and statutory SEND processes?
GSL Education are seeking a confident and knowledgeable Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) Manager to work within schools and specialist settings across Middlesbrough. This is a key leadership role supporting inclusive practice, compliance, and positive outcomes for pupils with SEND.
About the Role:
As a SEND Manager, you will oversee the coordination and delivery of SEND provision, ensuring pupils receive appropriate, high-quality support. You will work closely with senior leaders, teaching staff, families, and external agencies to promote inclusion and improve outcomes for learners with additional needs.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage SEND provision across the setting
* Oversee EHCP processes, reviews, and compliance
* Ensure effective identification, assessment, and support for pupils with SEND
* Support and advise staff on inclusive strategies and interventions
* Liaise with parents, carers, and external professionals
* Monitor progress, provision impact, and statutory documentation
* Contribute to whole-school inclusion and safeguarding practices
Requirements:
* Proven experience in a SEND leadership or management role
* Strong knowledge of SEND legislation, EHCPs, and statutory frameworks
* Experience working with a range of needs, including ASD, SEMH, and learning difficulties
* Excellent communication, organisation, and leadership skills
* Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
* A commitment to inclusive education and pupil wellbeing
* An enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one with GSL Education
Why Choose GSL Education?
* Competitive daily pay rates
* Long-term leadership opportunities
* Roles within supportive and inclusive education settings
* Ongoing support from experienced and dedicated consultants
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing a new application.
As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) Manager role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.