National SEND and EAL Lead

National SEND and EAL Lead A cademy Transformation Trust (ATT) is seeking an exceptional specialist to join our central team as National SEND and EAL Lead. This is a unique opportunity to work in expert advisory partnership with Principals, Senior Leaders and SEND teams across all of our academies, helping to continuously refine and strengthen provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and those for whom English is an Additional Language. This is a role where expertise, professional curiosity and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for some of our most vulnerable and linguistically diverse learners sit at the heart of everything you do. You will be a trusted, visible presence across our academies — advising, supporting and challenging colleagues to develop their practice as part of a culture of continuous improvement. About the role As National SEND and EAL Lead, you will: Provide expert, evidence-informed advice to Principals, Senior Leaders and SEND teams on all aspects of SEND and EAL provision, as part of the Trust’s continuous improvement agenda Provide clear guidance on SEND law and statutory requirements, supporting academies to fulfil their legal obligations and to advocate confidently on behalf of pupils and families Lead SEND and EAL Communities of Practice, fostering collaborative working and the sharing of best practice across the Trust Build and maintain effective working relationships with external agencies, local authorities and specialist services Represent ATT within national SEND and EAL networks and deliver high-quality external-facing training and professional development Travel regularly to academies across the Trust, providing on-site support including during external inspections, reviews and audits Why join ATT? ATT is a high-trust, high-accountability organisation where specialist leaders are genuinely valued and empowered. You will benefit from: A national platform to make a genuine, lasting difference across multiple school communities Genuine professional autonomy within a supportive, expert central team Opportunities to operate within national networks and to deliver external-facing training, building your profile as a sector leader High-quality professional development, peer networks and genuine investment in your continued learning Expert Trust support and a collaborative, values-led working environment Who we’re looking for You will be an experienced, principled and professionally curious specialist who: Holds a NASENCo/NPQSENCo qualification or equivalent, and/or recognised EAL expertise Has significant experience of working strategically with schools or academies on SEND and/or EAL Is committed to research-informed practice and brings a professionally inquisitive, growth-oriented mindset Has a secure understanding of SEND law and the confidence to challenge and engage external agencies on behalf of pupils and families Is committed to