Early Years SEND Manager - North London

Interim Manager – Early Years SEND
North London
£45.20 per hour
Full Time | Hybrid Working

A local authority in North London is seeking an experienced Interim Manager – Early Years SEND to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of statutory SEND responsibilities for children aged 0–5 years.

This is a key interim leadership position focused on ensuring effective early identification, inclusion, and support for children with special educational needs and disabilities across early years settings. The successful candidate will lead a specialist advisory service, manage substantial funding streams, and work closely with education, health, and social care partners to improve outcomes for children and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Local Authority’s statutory Early Years SEND duties in line with the Education Act 1996, Children and Families Act 2014, and SEND Code of Practice
• Line manage Early Years SEND Development Advisers, ensuring quality standards and statutory compliance
• Oversee the Early Years SEND Inclusion Fund and additional DfE funding streams
• Provide support and challenge to early years providers, schools, and childminders to strengthen inclusive practice
• Promote early identification, assessment, and intervention through the graduated approach
• Contribute to EHCP pathways for children aged 0–5 where appropriate
• Lead workforce development, including SENCo training
• Build strong partnerships across education, health, social care, and parent services
• Support smooth transitions between settings and into school

Essential Experience & Skills

• Significant experience in Early Years SEND or related SEND leadership
• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation and statutory frameworks
• Proven staff management and budget oversight experience
• Experience working within multi-agency environments
• Ability to lead service improvement and manage complex issues
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience improving outcomes for children and families
• Strong understanding of current SEND and early years legislation
• Experience using performance data and quality assurance to drive improvement
• Ability to manage parental concerns and reduce escalation
• Willingness to travel across the borough when required

The Ideal Candidate This role would suit an interim professional who can quickly embed into the service, provide visible leadership, strengthen operational delivery, and confidently work with senior leaders, providers, and partner agencies.

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• A dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide and available whenever you need support
• A simple online registration process
• Attractive referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance fully managed for you
• Prompt and reliable payroll
• …and much more!

📞 To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Freya Joseph on 07471 306880 or email Freya.joseph@pprsocialcare.co.uk.