Lead Practitioner SEND
Woodberry Down Community Primary School, London, N4 1SY13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
6 June 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- L1 - L5
What skills and experience we're looking for
At New Wave Federation, we are seeking an experienced and dedicated Lead Practitioner for SEND to champion inclusive practice across our schools. The successful candidate will have a strong background in SEND provision, a deep understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and a commitment to ensuring every pupil reaches their full potential.
You will take a leading role in shaping SEND provision, supporting colleagues with professional development and working closely with families and external agencies. If you are a committed practitioner with the skills and vision to make a lasting impact, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Essential Skills and Experience
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) A proven record of outstanding teaching, ideally across multiple primary key stages.
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Substantial SEND Experience Demonstrated success in working with pupils with a range of SEND needs, including those with EHCPs, autism spectrum conditions, social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), and speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).
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Leadership and Management Experience Previous experience as a SENDCo, Assistant SENDCo, or in a leadership role focused on SEND provision.
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Thorough Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice Up-to-date understanding of current legislation, statutory guidance, and procedures relating to SEND.
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Assessment and Monitoring Skills Ability to assess individual needs, plan and implement effective interventions, and monitor progress using data and evidence-based methods.
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Experience of Multi-agency Working Ability to collaborate effectively with parents and carers, local authority teams, and external support services.
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Staff Development and Support Experience of coaching and mentoring colleagues, and delivering training to improve inclusive classroom practice.
Desirable Attributes
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Holds or is working towards the NASENCo qualification.
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Skilled in developing inclusive teaching strategies and differentiated learning approaches.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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A passionate advocate for inclusive education and high expectations for all pupils.
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Able to contribute strategically to whole-school improvement and SEND policy development.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- experienced mentors and coaching;
- high quality professional development;
- support with mental health and wellbeing;
- inclusive school communities;
- vibrant learning environments.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to llangley@newwavefederation.co.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Woodberry Down Community Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 672 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Woodberry Down Community Primary School website
- Email address
- llangley@newwavefederation.co.uk
- Phone number
- 020 8103 5199
An Outstanding three form primary school based in Manor House Hackney.
Arranging a visit to Woodberry Down Community Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email llangley@newwavefederation.co.uk.
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