Are you an
experienced SEND professional with a passion for inclusive education, post-16
transitions, and improving employment outcomes for young people with Education,
Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)? Do you have a strong understanding of Ofsted
requirements, quality assurance, and the delivery of high-impact education
programmes?
We’re
looking for a skilled and committed Programme Coordinator to lead our Supported
Internship programme in Barnet — helping young people with learning
disabilities and/or autism build skills and gain meaningful work experience on
their journey into paid employment.
This is a
fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking, values-driven charity and
lead a multidisciplinary team supporting learners to thrive.
About
the Role
As
Programme Coordinator, you’ll lead a talented team — including Tutors, Skills
Coaches, Employer Engagement Officers, and Administrators — to deliver
high-quality provision tailored to learners with EHCPs.
You’ll
be responsible for:
- Overseeing the operational delivery of the programme in line with Ofsted,
ESFA, and awarding body requirements.
- Embedding a culture of continuous quality improvement, learner progress, and
inclusive practice.
- Creating a safe, supportive and ambitious learning environment for young
people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
- Building strong relationships with local authorities, employers, families,
and other key stakeholders.
- Monitoring performance against KPIs and outcomes, including learner
progression, sustained employment, and quality indicators.
- Ensuring full compliance with funding contracts, safeguarding, and regulatory
standards.
What
We’re Looking For
We’re keen to hear from people with:
- Experience managing education, SEND, or supported employment programmes,
particularly with young people with EHCPs.
- Strong knowledge of Ofsted’s Education Inspection Framework (EIF), ESFA and
awarding body requirements.
- A solid understanding of contract compliance, safeguarding, and working in
partnership with families and support services.
- Excellent leadership skills — able to manage performance, motivate teams, and
embed inclusive, person-centred approaches.
- Experience in budget management, effective data monitoring, and reporting
against quality benchmarks.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to
build effective partnerships across education, health, and employment sectors.
Why Join
Mencap?
- Work for a values-led organisation driven by kindness, inclusion, bravery,
positivity, and passion.
- Be part of a national charity that champions employment and education
pathways for young people with learning disabilities and autism.
- Access ongoing professional development and training to support your growth
and impact.
- Make a real difference in the lives of learners, their families, and
communities.
How to
Apply
If you’re ready to lead a committed team and deliver real outcomes for young
people with SEND, apply online today. Please review the full job description
before submitting your application.
All shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide evidence of GCSE (or
equivalent) English and Maths qualifications.
Mencap is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and an inclusive employer.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds.