SEND Reform Project Lead

SEND Reform Project Lead

South Yorkshire (Local Authority)
£450 per day (TBC) | Full-time (Flexible on hours) (1–2 days/week in the office) | ASAP start

The Opportunity

We’re supporting a local authority in South Yorkshire to appoint an experienced SEND Reform Project Lead to lead the development of a Local Area SEND Improvement Plan, with final delivery required by 19th June.

This is a high-impact, short-term assignment focused on shaping strategic improvement across education, health, and social care.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a comprehensive SEND Area Improvement Plan aligned to statutory requirements
• Review and synthesise key documentation, including:
  • SEND Self-Evaluation Framework (SEF)
  • Service performance and delivery data
  • Financial data (last 5 years)
  • Existing strategies and transformation plans
• Engage stakeholders across education, health, social care, and parent/carer groups
• Drive collaboration and shared ownership across partners
• Translate complex information into clear, structured plans and templates
• Deliver the final plan by 19th June, with regular progress updates

About You

• Proven experience as a SEND/SEN Manager or Lead within a local authority
• Strong understanding of SEND systems, inspections (Ofsted/CQC), and local area frameworks
• Track record of producing high-quality strategic or improvement plans
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership working skills
• Strong analytical and written communication abilities
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment