Lead Practitioner Teacher Fixed Term 1.5 days per week
Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre, London, N20 0DH18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
soon as possible
Closing date
11 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- £17.44 - £19.11 Annually (Actual)
Lead Practitioner Teacher Fixed Term 1.5 days per week job summary
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Lead Practitioner to join our Early Years SEND Advisory Team and help deliver inclusive, high-quality provision for children and families.
Our service is a highly regarded, integrated outreach team supporting children under 5 with SEND across Barnet. We work collaboratively with families, early years settings, and multi-agency partners to ensure early identification, effective intervention, and strong outcomes for children.
The role
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 Head of Service Joann Moore or Deputy Head of Service Trish Moysey will be happy to discuss the position further.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre
- Organisation type
- Special school, ages 2 to 11
- Size
- 176 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Oakleigh School is a primary special school based in Barnet, London.
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