Senior SEND Adviser

Newcastle College Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Senior SEND Adviser to lead the pastoral support for students. You will manage a team, ensuring care-experienced students receive the necessary guidance and resources. The role includes developing inclusive service processes and delivering training. Ideal candidates will have a degree or relevant experience in education and a passion for championing student success. The position comes with generous benefits including flexible working and a supportive community.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Working

Student Discount

Government Pension Schemes

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience with care-experienced students and the ability to support their success.
• Proven experience managing change in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead pastoral support and oversee provision within the college.
• Develop service processes and deliver training for awareness of inclusive strategies.
• Work with external partners for tailored support packages.

Skills

Leadership in education

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree or significant experience in education

Job description

Role Description

Newcastle College is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior SEND Adviser to join our Central Support Service team. In this role, you will lead the pastoral support offer for students, ensuring they receive the guidance and resources needed to thrive.

As Senior SEND Adviser, you will manage a team of colleagues, oversee pastoral support provision, and work closely with curriculum teams to ensure individual needs are met. You will also assume Designated Teacher status for care‑experienced students, championing their success and supporting effective transition and engagement.

You’ll play a key role in developing service processes, delivering training to raise awareness of care experience and inclusive strategies, and working with external partners to create tailored support packages. Your leadership will help shape a culture of inclusion and continuous improvement across the college.

We’re Looking For Someone With

• A degree or significant experience in education Level 2 English and Maths
• Knowledge and experience of the challenges and needs of care‑experienced students, and the ability to champion their success
• Proven experience in leadership and managing change in an education setting
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and interpersonal skills

As a valued colleague at Newcastle College and Newcastle College University Centre, you’ll be part of a supportive and inspiring team within the wider NCG community. We’ll invest in your development and wellbeing, helping you thrive in your role.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact by leading inclusive support and improving outcomes for students apply here.

Employee Benefits

• Generous Annual Leave
• Flexible Working
• Student Discount
• Government Pension Schemes
• Cycle to Work
• Employee Assistance Programme

For more information, please see our website - Our Benefits

NCG VALUES

Our values are not just about what we do, but also how we do things. xlqdzyr Shaped by our colleagues, customers and learners, they set the standard of how we should behave, how we work together and give us the opportunity to make the right decisions based on the values we all share.

• Being both inclusive and diverse
• Trusting and respecting our communities
• Taking ownership whilst working collaboratively
• Inspiring excellence and curiosity

For further detail about our Values and Strategy, please visit our website - Values and Strategy