Are you passionate about giving children with additional needs the best start in life?
We are looking for a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities(SEND) Assistant Practitioner to join the SEND team within our 0-5 Health Visiting Service. You will support babies and young children (0-5 and up to reception entry/school age) with SEND or complex health needs, and their families.
Working under the delegation of the Specialist SEND Health Visitor, you will:
- carry out developmental reviews and screenings
- offer practical 1:1 and group support
- help families find the right services as early as possible.
You will work in family homes, Family Hubs, nurseries, GP surgeries and community settings across the borough. You will be part of a friendly, supportive team focused on making a real difference to local families.
These roles provide a unique opportunity for right individuals to develop their leadership and skills by fostering, nurturing and developing continual professional learning and reflective based practice, providing clinical expertise and direction, strengthen integration and partnership within their role and specialist area of practice.
If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of parents, babies and children and are excited about being a part of our 0-5 service, we encourage you to apply. In return we offer supervision, ongoing professional development, mentorship, coaching and being part of a great team.
Main duties of the job
- Support delivery of the Healthy Child Programme (05) with a focus on children with SEND, additional and complex needs.
- Undertake delegated developmental reviews, assessments and screenings (e.g. hearing, cerebral visual impairment), and review parent/carer questionnaires.
- Manage a delegated caseload under supervision, providing targeted 1:1 support and follow-up in line with agreed pathways.
- Work with parents and carers to agree action plans and give advice on development, behaviour, routines, toilet training, nutrition and inclusion.
- Make referrals (speech and language, social communication, neurodevelopmental and other pathways) and signpost families to the Tower Hamlets Local Offer.
- Recognise and escalate safeguarding, health and developmental concerns.
- Support child health clinics, group sessions, parent forums and SEND-related meetings.
- Keep accurate, timely records and contribute to audit, data collection and service evaluation.
The closing date is 23 November 2026.
SEND Assistant Practitioner (0-5 Services) – Tower Hamlets GP Care Group employer: Tower Hamlets GP Care Group
Tower Hamlets GP Care Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment that prioritises the well-being of both employees and the communities they serve. With a strong focus on professional development, you will have ample opportunities to grow your skills while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families in Waltham Forest. The flexible and remote working options further enhance work-life balance, making it an ideal place for those seeking a rewarding career in healthcare.
Contact Details:
Tower Hamlets GP Care Group Recruitment Team
