SEND and AP Service Team Manager
Salary: £61,653 – £65,181 pa inclusive
Grade: 15

We are currently recruiting to the following exciting opportunities within Ealing’s SEND and AP Service:

We are recruiting a SEND and AP Service Team Manager to lead multi-disciplinary teams delivering statutory SEND services across assessment, planning, and provision. This role is central to driving service improvement and ensuring that children and young people receive timely, coordinated, and outcome-focused support.

Key Responsibilities
• Leading and managing teams including Senior EHCCos, EHCCos, Travel Assessors and other key staff
• Overseeing service performance, quality assurance, and statutory compliance
• Supporting implementation of the Local Area SEND Strategy
• Driving improvements in co-production and engagement with families and partners
• Contributing to data analysis, reporting, strategic development and inspection readiness

About You
You will be a resilient and strategic leader with a strong working knowledge of SEND legislation, statutory processes, and best practice. You will be confident working independently and managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Your excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills will enable you to build effective relationships with families, schools, and multi-agency partners, while maintaining a clear focus on outcomes and statutory compliance.

You Will Bring
• Proven experience in SEND service delivery or leadership
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Confidence in managing complex casework and leading teams
• A commitment to co-production and inclusive practice
• The ability to influence and drive service improvement

This is a strategic leadership role for individuals with a strong understanding of SEND legislation, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.

Additional Information
This role is a customer-facing and requires a good command of spoken English (Part 7, Immigration Act 2016). All posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks and Ealing’s safer recruitment and vetting procedures.

You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.

It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we are looking forward to hearing from you.

Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.

We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing’s workforce.

Please note all applications will be determined on merit.

Ealing council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Ealing follows safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. The post holder will be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring check.

This post is subject to Ealing Council's enhanced vetting process.

Closing Date: Wednesday 8 July 2026