Lead SEND Practitioner

Overview

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.

Personal attributes

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.

Salary & Benefits

PO1 point 28, salary £39,085 per annum

35 hours per week, 40 weeks per year

Location

Acland Burghley School
Burghley Road
London
London
NW5 1UJ

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

To arrange an informal telephone conversation or a visit to the school, please contact Michelle Lineham, HR Manager on recruitment@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk

Closing date for applications: 9am Friday 9 October 2026

Interviews to be confirmed

Job reference: LSP