Lead Practitioner Barnet Early Years SEND Advisory Team at Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/OSAC/52900

Location

Oakleigh Road North, Whetstone, London, Greater London, N20 0DH

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time/Full-Time

Salary

£56,154.00 - £61,551.00 Annually (FTE)

Closing Date

Midday, Thu 14th May, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Driving licence required

Interview Date(s)

Wednesday 20th May 2026

Interview Date(s) Wednesday 20th May 2026

About this 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 Heads of Service Joann Moore or Jenny Luxon will be happy to discuss the position further.

Part Time Applications will be considered