SEND Manager

SEND provision only has impact when students receive the right support at the right time and staff have the information they need to respond effectively. As SEND Manager, you will lead the administrative coordination of SEND processes, ensuring accurate records, compliant statutory procedures and effective communication that supports positive outcomes and wellbeing for students with SEND. Working closely with the SENDCO, you will play a central role in maintaining high-quality provision, coordinating support across stakeholders and ensuring that SEND systems and processes operate efficiently and consistently

As a Disability Confident employer, we want to ensure everyone can perform at their best when applying to work with us. If you need any support with your application or adjustments during the selection process, please contact our People Team by emailing hr@maidenerleghtrust.org or calling 0118 929 6020.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the coordination and administration of SEND provision, ensuring statutory and non-statutory processes are completed accurately, compliantly and within required timescales to support high-quality outcomes for students with SEND.
• Maintain accurate, confidential and up-to-date SEND records, registers, provision maps and associated systems, ensuring information is effectively shared to support continuity, safeguarding and informed decision-making
• Coordinate annual reviews, Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment processes, referrals and external agency involvement, ensuring robust documentation, clear communication and compliance with local authority, national and JCQ requirements.
• Support teaching and learning by ensuring colleagues have access to accurate SEND information, student needs and support strategies that enable effective planning and delivery of appropriate provision.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with students, families, colleagues and external professionals, acting as a key point of contact and supporting a coordinated approach to SEND provision and inclusion.
• Support the SENDCO in maintaining oversight of SEND provision, managing meetings, coordinating communications and contributing to continuous improvement across SEND practices and processes.
• Ensure effective administration of access arrangements and associated records, supporting compliance requirements and facilitating smooth transitions for students moving to further education settings.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and Trust by upholding safeguarding responsibilities, professional standards and collaborative working practices that support a positive culture for students and staff.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Holds a relevant qualification, or equivalent experience, in SEND, education or administration, together with Level 2 qualifications or equivalent in English and mathematics.
• Has strong knowledge of SEND processes, inclusive practice and the needs of students with SEND, with a commitment to promoting their wellbeing and participation.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop effective relationships with colleagues, parents, carers and external professionals and communicate SEND information clearly and sensitively
• Has highly developed organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate multiple processes and maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Can work confidently with ICT systems and student information records to support data management, provision mapping and effective communication.
• Works collaboratively while also demonstrating initiative, discretion, resilience and sound judgement when handling sensitive information and situations
• Is committed to professional development, safeguarding, equality and maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct.

About Maiden Erlegh Trust

Maiden Erlegh Trust is a growing community of schools across Berkshire and Oxfordshire, working together to deliver the best possible education for every child and young person. With around 850 staff and 5,000 students across eleven schools, including primary, secondary, special, and alternative provision, we are proud of the diversity that shapes our expertise.

We Aim High, Be Inclusive, and Work Together. These values drive our focus on high-quality education for all, through collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, colleagues access high-quality professional learning at every stage of their career, supported by mentoring, leadership opportunities, and our annual MET Staff Conference, a day that unites our whole team in sharing best practice and learning.

Joining our Trust means being part of a community that invests in people and values expertise - it is about playing a direct role in shaping the lives and outcomes of young people.

You can learn more about working with us and hear from colleagues across our Trust here on our website.

Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (MEC)

Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge is committed to ensuring students achieve their full potential and flourish in a school where expectations of both staff and students are high. We offer a rich and varied curriculum alongside an extensive range of extra-curricular activities.

The school benefits from a smaller community feel, a semi-rural location in Sonning Common and strong professional development opportunities. Staff wellbeing is prioritised, supported by an active Wellbeing Group dedicated to supporting colleagues.

Benefits

Further information about working at Maiden Erlegh Trust can be found on our website here. Staff wellbeing and professional development are central to how we work, and colleagues across our Trust benefit from a range of opportunities and schemes designed to recognise their contribution and support their growth.

Pension Scheme: Generous employer contributions, with auto-enrolment into either the Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme, both Career Average Earning Schemes.

Annual Leave: We offer a generous holiday entitlement, which increases with length of service.

ME Day: Colleagues may request one additional day’s leave each year to attend a special personal event, such as a child’s sports day or graduation, or a family celebration.

Professional Development: We offer a comprehensive programme of professional learning through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, including opportunities to both attend and deliver CPD. Colleagues also take part in our annual Conference, a full day of workshops, networking and learning for all staff.
Colleagues can also access a range of professional development opportunities using Apprenticeship Levy funding, and benefit from professional development networks.

Hybrid Working: For eligible roles, we support a flexible approach to working arrangements, balancing remote and office-based work where appropriate.

Perkbox: Colleagues have access to Perkbox, which offers a wide range of discounts and wellness resources and receive 25 Perk points each month which can be exchanged for goods and services.

Wellbeing and Health: Free flu vaccinations are offered to all staff, and free eye tests are provided to those who are eligible.

Employee Assistance Programme: Incorporating discount vouchers, access to 24/7 support and more.

Mental Health First Aid support.

Recognition and Community: We regularly celebrate staff achievements, milestones and contributions across our schools, reinforcing a strong sense of belonging within the #TeamMET community.

Employee Referral Scheme.

Additional Information

If you believe this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and make a meaningful contribution to the future of our Trust and its schools, please contact recruitment@maidenerleghtrust.org for an informal discussion.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert and interview at any time.

Maiden Erlegh Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.