Lead Practitioner

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 Teacher 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.