SEN Team Leader (Ealing)

Community ConneX Limited; Ealing; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Ealing is seeking a dedicated Team Leader to oversee activities for children and young people with special educational needs. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of relevant experience, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to plan engaging activities tailored to individual needs. The role includes managing a team, conducting risk assessments, and providing support to families. Benefits include a pension contribution, annual leave, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Pension contribution up to 5%

Death in service insurance

Access to employee wellbeing hub

Blue Light Card

Cycle to work scheme

23 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Health cash plan

Training and professional development

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in a similar position.
• Ability to commute to Ealing.
• Experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities or mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operational management of the service.
• Provide supervision and guidance to Support Workers and volunteers.
• Conduct risk assessments and care plans for clients.
• Plan and implement recreational and educational activities.
• Provide updates and feedback to parents about client progress.

Skills

Experience in supporting autistic individuals

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Compassion and patience

Job description

£13.46 per hour / 6 hours (part-time) / Permanent / Casual

The role:

As a Team Leader, you’ll help us grow our service in Ealing. You’ll oversee a team that offers bespoke activities and outing for children and young people with special educational needs.

• Support the day-to-day operational management, delivery and development of the service
• Provide supervision, guidance and oversight of a team that includes Support Workers, students and volunteers
• Conduct risk assessments and care plans for the clients
• Plan and implement a variety of recreational and educational activities tailored to the interests and needs of our clients
• Provide regular updates and feedback to parents/guardians regarding clients development and progress
• Has 2–3 years of experience in a similar position
• Is able to commute to Ealing
• Has experience in supporting autistic adults or children, and/or people with a learning disability, and/or people affected by mental health issues or behaviours that challenge
• Can organise activities that are person-centred and appropriate to each child’s abilities and development
• Has strong organisational and planning skills
• Has excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Is compassionate and patient

We offer:

• Pension contribution up to 5%
• Death in service insurance
• Access to employee wellbeing hub
• Blue Light Card
• Cycle to work scheme
• 23 days of annual leave + bank holidays (increases after 2 years of service)
• Salary sacrifice
• Health cash plan
• Training and professional development

We are committed to safeguarding and equal opportunities, and we guarantee an interview to all applicants with disabilities meeting the minimum criteria for the post.

We also want to ensure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.

Please note:depending on the volume of applications received we may shortlist and interview prior to the vacancy closing.

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