Children''s Social Work Team Manager, Early Years SEND, North London Pay rate to £45 per hour Early Years SEND Pertemps are recruiting for an experienced Children''s Social Work Team Manager in the North London area Role OverviewThe council is seeking an experienced Interim Manager - Early Years SEND to provide leadership and operational oversight of statutory SEND responsibilities for children aged 0-5. This is a key interim leadership role, ensuring effective early identification, inclusion and support for children with special educational needs and disabilities across all early years settings. The postholder will lead a specialist advisory service, manage significant funding, and work collaboratively with education, health and social care partners to deliver high-quality outcomes for children and families. Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee the Local Authority''s statutory SEND duties for early years in line with the Education Act 1996, Children and Families Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice Line manage Early Years SEND Development Advisers, ensuring quality, performance and compliance with statutory timescales Manage and oversee the Early Years SEND Inclusion Fund and any new funding introduced by the DfE, ensuring transparent, targeted and value-for-money use Provide professional support and challenge to early years settings, PVIs, childminders and schools to strengthen inclusive practice Support early identification, assessment and intervention using the graduated a