SEND Lead Practitioner

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
Coventry
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£39,500 / year
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

SEND experience Leadership skills Communication skills Inclusive practice Safeguarding knowledge Adaptive teaching

FULL DESCRIPTION

SEND Lead Practitioner

Coventry

Full time

£35,000–£39,500 per annum

Job Description

A SEND school in Coventry is seeking a SEND Lead Practitioner to strengthen specialist practice and support staff development. You’ll oversee targeted interventions, monitor pupil progress, and coach colleagues on adaptive teaching strategies. Some learners require complex planning; others benefit from refined classroom adjustments. Working closely with leadership, you’ll ensure provision remains consistent, effective, and responsive to pupils’ evolving needs.

  • Lead high-quality SEND interventions.
  • Coach staff on adaptive teaching.
  • Monitor pupil progress and provision impact.
  • Support whole-school SEND strategy.

Desired Experience + Qualifications

  • Strong SEND experience across key stages.
  • Confident leadership and communication skills.
  • Experience guiding colleagues in inclusive practice.
  • Excellent safeguarding knowledge.

About the School

Located in Coventry (CV2), this SEND school holds a Good Ofsted rating and is known for its specialist provision and structured, calm environment. Staff collaborate closely to deliver personalised learning and strong therapeutic support. The school values clarity, reflective practice, and consistent communication. Leadership invests in professional development and wellbeing, creating a stable environment where specialist expertise is recognised and supported.

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