SEND and Inclusion link member


Company:	United Response
Salary:	Voluntary
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	TQ9 5AL
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	4 Sept 2026
Closing date:	2 Oct 2026

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Summary

SEND & Inclusion Link Member – ROC College

Education Governing Committee

Remote | Devon or Cornwall based

Four 2-hour committee meetings per year | 2-year minimum term

About the role

United Response are looking for an experienced SEND & Inclusion Link Member to join the Education Governing Committee at ROC College and provide specialist expertise in

SEND, inclusion, accessibility and learner participation.

You’ll provide independent challenge and assurance around the quality and effectiveness of SEND provision, helping ensure learners receive high-quality, person-centred education and support that enables them to achieve their goals and lead fulfilling lives.

As the Committee’s specialist lead for SEND and inclusion, you’ll help ensure learner needs, accessibility, equality and inclusion remain central to strategic decision-making.

What we’re looking for

You will need to demonstrate:

Knowledge or experience of SEND, disability, autism or inclusive education
A passion for improving opportunities and outcomes for learners with additional needs
The ability to think strategically and contribute to long-term development
Confidence to provide constructive challenge and informed support
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Integrity, discretion and a commitment to confidentiality
The ability to work collaboratively and respect differing perspectives
A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and learner-centred approaches
A willingness to undertake relevant governance and SEND training

Desirable experience

Experience in one or more of the following would be beneficial:

SEND leadership, education or specialist learning support
Disability inclusion and accessibility
Further or specialist education
Educational psychology, therapy or allied professions
Supported employment, transitions or preparation for adulthood
Inspection, quality assurance or regulatory compliance
Governance, trustee or committee experience
Lived experience of disability, autism, learning disabilities or caring responsibilities

Our values

At United Response, our vision is a society where everyone has equal access to the same rights and opportunities. Our mission is to ensure that people live their lives to the full.

We are looking for someone who embodies our values:

Connected | Empowered | Driven | Bold

Why become a Link Member?

This is an opportunity to use your SEND and inclusion expertise to help shape the strategic direction of ROC College and ensure learners receive an inclusive, person-centred education that supports them to achieve their goals and reach their potential.

If you’re passionate about SEND, inclusion and improving outcomes for learners, we’d love to hear from you.

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