Lead SEND Practitioner
Acland Burghley School, London, NW5 1UJ11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
9 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
28 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 35 hours per week, 40 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- PO1 point 28, salary £39,085 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint an exceptional Lead SEND Practitioner (LSP) from November 2026 to join our Additional Educational Needs Faculty. LSPs lead on an area of SEND from the Code of Practice. This post will focus especially on students who experience barriers to learning through their communication and interaction, or social, emotional and mental health needs.
The successful candidate will already be a highly effective teaching assistant, with experience of making a positive impact on the progress of students with SEND in their current setting. They will have an excellent understanding of how accurate assessment, planned support and effective teamwork can help students overcome their SEMH, C&I and C&L needs.
They will have a strong track record of enabling students with SEND to succeed. They may be ready to take the next step in their career, having reached a ceiling in their current role, and will be looking for a new challenge as a SEND professional.
Our AEN Faculty team is growing in strength and effectiveness every year. We pride ourselves on our inclusive ethos. We have a specialist resourced provision (‘The Base’) for 20 students with EHCPs for ASC, and are a Hub for the Autism Education Trust. In addition, we have an excellent record of supporting students who require support for their C&I and SEMH needs. We embrace trauma informed practice throughout the school.
The new postholder will be the key worker for targeted students, and will support others to provide high quality interventions, drawing on their experience and expertise, and by modelling effective practice.
The successful candidate will be a highly effective communicator and a reliable team player. As a core part of their role, they will develop a strong understanding of the curriculum, and work with faculty teams to support interventions and share responsibility for student outcomes. They will have a desire to progress professionally and personally within the role. They will work effectively with other LSPs, the SENCo and their team of SEND leaders, as well as working closely with the Inclusion Team, and our large group of Teaching and Learning Assistants.
What the school offers its staff
Situated close to Hampstead Heath in the heart of North London, Acland Burghley is a mixed, inclusive, community comprehensive school that enjoys high levels of parental support and a close collaborative relationship with other local schools. In September 2020, we entered into a partnership with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, who are resident on our site. They run regular workshops for all students, including special projects for students with SEND. We are part of the popular and highly successful LaSWAP post-16 consortium with Parliament Hill, La Sainte Union and William Ellis Schools, and a founder member of Camden Learning. We were confirmed as a ‘good’ school by Ofsted in October 2023.
Above all, applicants should demonstrate an uncompromising belief in the potential of every student, and a desire to place excellent SEND provision at the school’s creative and inclusive heart. If you share our passion for ensuring high standards for all, and have the ambition to be part of an exciting future for young people in our school, we would very much like to hear from you.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Acland Burghley School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Check, online vetting check and to demonstrate full understanding of the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
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About Acland Burghley School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1252 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02074858515
Situated close to Hampstead Heath in the heart of North London, Acland Burghley is a mixed, inclusive, community comprehensive school that enjoys high levels of parental support and a close collaborative relationship with other local schools. It is part of the popular and highly successful LaSWAP post-16 consortium with Parliament Hill, La Sainte Union and William Ellis Schools, and a founder member of Camden Learning.
Arranging a visit to Acland Burghley School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk.
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