Lead Practitioner Barnet Early Years SEND Advisory Team

Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre, London, N20 0DH

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  14 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £56,154.00 - £61,551.00 Annually (FTE)

Lead Practitioner Barnet Early Years SEND Advisory Team job summary

As a Lead Practitioner, you will play a vital role in supporting early identification and intervention for children with SEND. You will work directly with children, families, and early years settings to deliver specialist teaching, provide expert advice, and promote inclusive practice. This will be in early years settings, children centres, schools and family homes.

This is a varied and rewarding role combining hands-on intervention, advisory work, and training delivery.

About you

We are looking for an experienced teacher who:

Has substantial experience in early years SEND (including working with children with complex needs)

Can confidently coach, develop, and inspire others

Has a deep understanding of child development, inclusion, and the SEND Code of Practice

Experience delivering targeted interventions and training

Is committed to co-production with families and multi-agency collaboration

Brings resilience, warmth, and a solution-focused mindset

A sense of humour and the ability to build strong relationships quickly are essential in this role.

We offer

A highly skilled, supportive, and values-driven team

Strong leadership and a clear service vision

Opportunities to influence practice across a borough-wide system that is highly regarded for it SEND practice

Ongoing professional development

A role where you can make a meaningful difference every day

Interested?

If you would like to be part of a team that is focused on improving outcomes for young children with, SEND and their families, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal conversation, please contact the school office on 020 8368 5336 ext 1. The Heads of Service Joann Moore or Jenny Luxon will be happy to discuss the position further.

Part Time Applications will be considered

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Oakleigh School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff are required to have an enhanced DBS.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre

• School type: Special school, ages 2 to 11
• School size: 178 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oakleigh-school-acorn-assessment-centre

Oakleigh School is a primary special school based in Barnet, London.

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