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 updatesAbout 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