SEND Practitioner

West Northants Council; Northampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

West Northants Council is seeking a dedicated SEND Practitioner to provide tailored support for children with special educational needs. This full-time role involves managing a caseload, delivering workshops, and collaborating with families and educational staff. Join a committed team and contribute to improving educational outcomes in our community.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with special educational needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with parents and educators.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of approximately 50 cases.
• Deliver targeted workshops and courses.
• Support children in various educational settings.

Skills

Experience working with children

Empathy

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree or professional qualification in education or social work

Job description

Working within the People Directorate, Education Services ensure that early help and specialist support is provided to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and proactively champion the inclusion of all children in education.

What will you be doing?

The post holder will carry a caseload of approximately 50 cases, providing support tailored to the needs of the child and their school, family, or carers.

This is a School Age role supporting children across their homes, settings, schools, and occasionally other locations. The role primarily involves working with primary age children, but support may be required for children across different age groups.

The post holder will also contribute to delivering courses and workshops, which may include occasional evening sessions (scheduled in advance).

This role offers a flexible working style, requiring presence at the office, visits to settings, and meetings in person or online within working hours. Some remote work may be possible, subject to service needs and prior agreement with the line manager.

This is a full-time, 37-hour per week, permanent contract. Part-time options are not currently available.

Travel within West Northamptonshire and occasionally beyond will be required.

Interviews are scheduled for 3rd and 4th July 2025 at One Angel Square.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to an enhanced DBS check. It is a regulated activity requiring a Children and Adults Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

About you

The SEND Practitioner roles are based within the SEND Support Service. We seek experienced and enthusiastic colleagues to join our established team.

The service supports children and young people aged 0-19 at home and in educational settings, empowering parents and school staff through various support methods, including working directly with children and young people, and conducting targeted workshops.

At West Northants Council, we value our people—those who thrive with ambition, embrace new ideas, seek better ways of working, care about details, and face challenges head-on. Our culture offers new experiences, opportunities, and career growth, uniting like-minded individuals.

Our vision is to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit, and thrive. Our corporate values—Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate, and Empower (THRIVE)—guide our service delivery.

Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about working at West Northants Council: https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU

We are committed to diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion, ensuring these principles are integral to our work. We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner.

For additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

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