Specialist Intervention Practitioner

Buckinghamshire Council; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking a passionate Specialist Intervention Practitioner to support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The role involves direct work with students, coordinating with families and schools, and ensuring inclusive practices across Buckinghamshire. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful change and promote high-quality education for all.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Discounted gym memberships

Travel discounts

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people with SEND.
• Sound knowledge of inclusive practices and support.
• A valid driving licence and own transport.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to children and young people with SEND.
• Oversee EHC plan reviews and coordinate with external providers.
• Support schools to fulfill educational responsibilities for SEND.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

ICT skills

Knowledge of evidence-based approaches

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)?

Join our team at Buckinghamshire Council as an Specialist Intervention Practitioner and help us promote inclusive practice in schools and settings across the county.

About us

Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively neworganisation that combines the strengths and expertiseof the previousfive councils in the countytocreate positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to providestronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.

Buckinghamshire is an ambitious, rapidly growing county, and our economy is one of the strongest in the country. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty and ranks as one of the top rural areas to live in the UK and yet it is incredibly well connected– only an hour from London on the train. The county has a rich history and heritage and is the birthplace of the international Paralympic movement.

We are looking for motivated, ambitious and inspiring people to join us on our journey. You will be entitled to a range of different benefits to make sure you are happy both at work and at home.

About the role

The High Support Needs Team is primarily focused on specific student groups, including those with EHC plans who require EOTIS packages or face the risk of placement breakdown in mainstream or special schools, as well as students without EHC plans but with SEND support plans needing longer-term EOTIS provisions while remaining enrolled in a school. Additionally, the team addresses students with complex medical requiring section 19, EBSA, or SEND needs, even if they lack an EHC plan or a SEN support plan, including those requiring hospitalization.

The team acts as the case coordinator, overseeing EHC plan reviews, and provides a range of services such as mentoring, core subjects like English and Maths, and coordinates with other teams or external providers. As an intervention lead you would work directly with the child or young person and their family, this will include visit to their home, school and other venues.

Some of your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Offer direct support to children and young people, delivering provision and supporting engagment
• Make day to day decisions in response to operational issues, accommodating changes in priorities.
• be part of the SEND team to support schools/settings across Buckinghamshire to ensure they are fulfilling their educational responsibilities for children and young people with SEND in line with the SEND Code of Practice, current DfE legislation and initiatives
• Work closely with other agencies and services in a cooperative and holistic way
• Assist staff with monitoring, recording, and evaluating pupils' needs.

About you

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate individual with experience working with children and young people with a range of SEND. You should have a sound knowledge of evidence-based approaches to support school-age children with SEND.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A valid driving licence and own transport.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• ICT skills, including the use of Microsoft applications and specialist systems.
• The ability to build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels

For more information, please refer to the job summary attached.

On-the-go:

Our ‘on-the-go’ roles mean you’ll usually start and finish your day from a base, moving around between different locations throughout the day. You won’t need a fixed desk to work from, but you’ll have access to our network where you can keep up to date with admin and the latest staff updates.

Closing date: Midnight on Thursday 3rd July 2025

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020 and 2023).

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious , Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.