SEN Team Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Team Manager within the Special Educational Needs (SEN) service in London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The SEN service is responsible for carrying out Education Health & Care (EHC) needs assessments, writing, issuing and maintaining EHC plans and coordinating the educational placement of children and young people with SEND.

The successful applicant will be passionate and driven. They will be an experienced SEN manager, with strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a diverse community. As Team Manager, the successful applicant will be required to lead a dynamic and diligent SEN Statutory EHCP Co-ordinator team, support the SENAR Service Manager to deliver key priorities and work collaboratively with schools and key partners in and out of Tower Hamlets to ensure the best outcomes for children with special education needs and disabilities.

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Our Benefits

• Competitive salary £62,742 - £66,084

• Local Government Pension Scheme membership.

• Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years’ service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas.

• Flexible and agile working to support work–life balance.

• Staff money-saving schemes (e.g., rent deposit loans, season ticket loans).

• Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways.

Benefits

Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.

Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.