SEND Manager

King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls’ Academy is an ambitious, high-achieving and richly diverse school committed to excellence for every student. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to take on the additional responsibility of SEND Manager, supporting the Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion with the strategic and operational leadership of SEND across the Academy.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional who is passionate about inclusion, deeply committed to improving outcomes for students with special educational needs, and ready to take the next step in their career. Working closely with the SENCO and senior leaders, you will play a key role in ensuring our students receive the high-quality support, personalised provision, and advocacy they deserve.

We are looking for a confident, organised and compassionate individual who can lead colleagues, coordinate provision, and contribute to the culture of high expectations that drives our success.

• A warm, collaborative and supportive staff community
• A strong commitment to professional growth and career development
• A forward-thinking SEND team with high standards of provision
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on the life chances of our students
• Access to the King Edward VI Academy Trust professional networks and training

If you are committed to inclusion, thrive on responsibility, and aspire to make a difference every day, we would be delighted to hear from you.

The successful candidate will be fully supported in their career and professional development through a vast programme of CPD provided by the academy.

The King Edward VI Foundation, Birmingham, is a progressive charitable organisation which has supported excellence in education across the City since 1552. Our schools are diverse in nature but have a common purpose and commitment to achieving our mission of “making Birmingham the best place to be educated in the UK”.

Our Academy Trust currently consists of two independent schools, six selective, and five non selective academies. Our recent expansion into a wider diversity of local communities is enabling us to accelerate our strategies for improving the life chances of young people in Birmingham, whatever their background.

The King Edward VI Academy Trust Birmingham (“the Academy Trust”) was established in 2017 and is made up of the academies outlined above. The academies receive back office central support services including governance, from the Foundation Office (a central support services function), with several staff being seconded from the Foundation to deliver support services to the Academy Trust and the academies themselves.

Our highly focused five-year strategy aims to build on our existing strengths and heritage and deliver our ambitious growth strategy which aims to bring in a further five academies over the next five years.

Further details and application forms can be downloaded from the website  Applications can only be considered if they are on an Academy Trust application form. Completed application forms to be returned to  Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Please note an online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.