If you want to make a positive difference to the education of vulnerable and SEND young people in Leeds then a role in our Learning Inclusion service could be the right fit for you.
This important service is responsible for supporting young people with special educational needs and those who are at risk of becoming vulnerable due to their circumstances.
Our teams work hard to ensure they provide the right support at the right time. Support ranges from providing early intervention to working with more complex, specialist and holistic needs.
We want Leeds to be the best city for children and young people to grow up in and we know that employing kind, compassionate and hardworking team members is vital to achieving that goal.
Our SEND and inclusion strategy sets out our plans to improve outcomes for children and reduce the inequalities they may face in their learning, health and wellbeing. If you are part of this service, you will join our efforts to achieve these goals.
There are opportunities for people at all levels and from a wide range of backgrounds to join us. We’re made up of several teams that support children and young people with a range of special educational needs. These teams are:
- Educational Psychology Team
- Sensory teams
- STARS Autism support
- Special Educational Needs Inclusion support teams
- Statutory Assessment and Provision team
These sit alongside other teams that work with learners who might be at risk of missing out on education and becoming vulnerable due to their circumstances. These include:
- Attendance team
- Elective Home Education
- Children missing out of education
- The Virtual School (for looked after children)
Browse our roles and join us on our mission to improve the lives and outcomes of young people in Leeds.
Our colleagues say:
Angie, Business Partner, Workforce Development
“I’m passionate about people and the quality of services they receive, which depends on services having staff with the right skills in the right place at the right time. In workforce development I can make a difference. The thing I enjoy the most is seeing colleagues grow in confidence within their role and build their own career pathway.”
Jamie, Training and Development Officer, Workforce Development
“I saw this role as a chance to go deeper, do more, and learn more in the field of restorative practice. It’s so rewarding seeing individuals and teams learn and thrive through bespoke training I design. I’m proud to be part of Team Leeds, working for a council with a strong identity and bold ideas that achieves good outcomes for communities and citizens.”
