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SEND & SEMH Lead

Job Posted: 25 days ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Gloucestershire

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Job Description

SEND & SEMH Lead - Construction Education Provision
 Location: Gloucestershire
 Salary: £35,000+ depending on experience
 Contract: Full Time, Permanent
 Hours: 40 hours per week

An alternative education provider specialising in construction and vocational training is looking to appoint an experienced SEND & SEMH Lead to support young people aged 14+ with additional learning needs and social, emotional and mental health barriers.

This is a key leadership role focused on creating inclusive learning environments, supporting staff development, and ensuring learners receive high-quality, person-centred support throughout their educational journey.

The provision supports learners through vocational training, functional skills delivery, small class sizes, and tailored support programmes designed to re-engage young people who may not thrive in mainstream education settings.

The Role
 The successful candidate will take strategic responsibility for SEND and SEMH provision across the organisation, ensuring learners receive appropriate support in line with EHCP requirements and the graduated approach.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading EHCP annual reviews and independence assessments
Liaising with Local Authorities and external agencies
Supporting teaching staff with inclusive learning strategies and interventions
Leading on SEMH and trauma-informed approaches across the provision
Monitoring learner progress, provision maps, and support plans
Delivering staff training, coaching, and mentoring
Supporting safeguarding, wellbeing, and positive behaviour strategies
Contributing to quality improvement, self-assessment, and inspection readinessThe role will also involve supporting operational management responsibilities when required to ensure the safe running of the provision.

Requirements

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
Level 3 or above qualification in SEND or related area
Strong understanding of SEND Code of Practice and EHCP processes
Experience supporting learners with SEND and/or SEMH needs
Experience leading annual reviews and multi-agency meetings
Experience mentoring and developing staff
Strong communication, organisational, and pastoral skills
Experience within alternative provision or specialist education settings is highly desirableDesirable:

SENCO qualification
Mental Health First Aid or SEMH-related training
Experience supporting Ofsted or quality assurance processesBenefits

Permanent full-time position
Monday to Friday working pattern
33 days annual leave including bank holidays
Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities
Laptop, phone, and uniform provided
Free parking
Supportive and collaborative working environment 

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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