SEN Learning Support Lead

Overview

Assessment, IEP And Learning Plan Development & Progress Monitoring

• Oversee the identification and assessment of students with additional learning needs, coordinating with center-based specialists and, where appropriate, external evaluators.
• Lead the development, implementation, and quality assurance of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), ensuring they are strengths-based, measurable, and co-produced with students and families.
• Monitor each student's progress against IEP/ILP goals through regular data review, adjusting learning accommodation and pathways accordingly.
• Design and maintain personalized learning roadmaps that integrate online coursework, small group instruction, life skills development, and real-world application.

Team Leadership & Collaborative Practice

• Manage SEN learning support staff, providing instructional coaching, professional development, and performance guidance.
• Work alongside the center's education team as a collaborative partner — fostering a shared commitment to student-centered, flexible learning.
• Partner with online educators to coordinate, align, and support each student's blended learning experience.
• Champion Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Response to Intervention (RTI) principles across all center activities, adapting consistently to the diverse needs of learners.

Safeguarding & Child Protection

• Uphold and embed the center's Child Protection Policy across all SEN support practices, ensuring all staff are trained and aware of their safeguarding responsibilities.
• Act as a designated point of contact for safeguarding concerns related to students in the center.
• Maintain a culture of safety, trust, and well-being in which every student feels seen, respected, and protected.

Family & Specialist Partnerships

• Cultivate transparent, collaborative, and culturally responsive partnerships with families throughout the assessment, planning, and review cycle — treating parents as essential partners in their child's learning journey.
• Coordinate referrals to and communication with external specialists (e.g., occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, psychologists), ensuring continuity of support between the center and home.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and organized SEN records for all enrolled students.
• Facilitate regular student-led or family-involved review meetings that give learners an active voice in shaping their own goals and pathways.
• Occasionally facilitate parent workshops to build family capacity in supporting their child's learning at home and beyond.
• Participate occasionally in center marketing and outreach events, representing the SEN Success Center's mission and approach to prospective families and the wider community.

Requirements And Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or Education is required; a Master's degree in Special Education, Learning Support, or Educational Leadership is strongly preferred.
• A recognized teaching license or equivalent professional qualification (e.g., U.S. state teaching license, PGCE, or international equivalent).
• A postgraduate qualification in Special Educational Needs Coordination (SENCO/SEND) or equivalent is highly desirable.

Experience

• Minimum five years of teaching experience, including at least three years in special education, learning support, or inclusive education settings.
• Demonstrated experience in a SEN Coordinator, Learning Support Lead, or equivalent leadership role.
• Strong background in IEP/ILP frameworks and inclusive, differentiated assessment practices.
• Proven experience working with students from Grade 5 through high school.
• Experience in or strong understanding of blended/hybrid and online learning environments.
• Demonstrated ability to support the development of life skills, executive function, self-advocacy, and lifelong learning habits in students with learning differences.
• Experience working collaboratively with parents, students, and multidisciplinary teams in a student-centered environment.
• A forward-thinking mindset for students who need a non-traditional approach.
• Familiarity with online curriculum platforms is an advantage.

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How To Apply

• Interested candidates are invited to submit the following to [email address]:
• A current CV
• A cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining your learning support philosophy, your approach to working with students who need non-traditional pathways, and relevant experience with blended/hybrid learning
• Copies of teaching qualifications and license(s)
• Contact details for two professional referees, including at least one current or recent line manager
• The center is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted in accordance with UAE requirements