SEND Development Manager

SEND Development Manager - London Local Authority £380-£420 per day Highly Remote Working - No Requirement for Regular Onsite Presence We are currently recruiting for an experienced SEND Development Manager to join a London Local Authority and play a key role in the continued development of its SEND workforce. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SEND professional who is passionate about developing people, improving practice and creating a positive culture of learning and continuous improvement. The Role The SEND Development Manager will focus on supporting the development of both newly appointed permanent staff and the existing SEND workforce. Rather than holding a traditional operational caseload management remit, the role will focus on developing the people, processes, training and guidance that enable SEND teams to deliver consistently high-quality practice. Key responsibilities will include: Developing and embedding professional induction programmes for SEND staff Designing and delivering training and development programmes Creating and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Developing training manuals, practice guidance and supporting resources Coaching and mentoring SEND practitioners and managers Supporting newly appointed permanent staff to successfully embed within the service Identifying skills and knowledge gaps across the workforce Promoting consistent and high-quality SEND practice Supporting continuous improvement across SEND services ..... full job details .....