Location
Island Health, 145 East Ferry Road, London

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£34,186 per annum

About the Role
The SEND Assistant Practitioner will work closely with children aged 0-5 and their families across a range of community settings including homes, clinics, and other local venues. Key responsibilities include reviewing parent/carer questionnaires and reporting outcomes to Health Visitors, ensuring information sharing agreements and consents are followed, and making referrals for social communication, speech and language, neurodiversity, and other additional needs. The role involves providing targeted 1:1 support and intensive follow-up in line with agreed pathways, supporting child health clinics, integrated group sessions, health promotion activities, and parent forums. You will build positive, trusting relationships with families, communicate sensitively, and work collaboratively with health, education, social care, local authority, and voluntary sector professionals. The role also requires managing an allocated caseload under supervision, maintaining accurate and confidential records, and contributing to quality improvement activities including audits, data collection, and service evaluation. Flexibility to travel across the borough of Tower Hamlets is essential to meet service needs. Participation in training, supervision, personal development, and supporting a positive learning culture are also key aspects of this role.

Experience
Experience working with children and families in community or health settings is desirable. Ability to manage caseloads and work collaboratively with multi-agency teams is important.

About you
Compassionate and sensitive communicator with strong verbal and non-verbal skills. Able to build trusting relationships with families and work effectively with interpreters or advocates when needed. Flexible and adaptable to work across different settings and locations. Committed to maintaining high professional standards and supporting a positive, nurturing environment. Willingness to participate in training, supervision, and continuous professional development.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications or experience in health, social care, early years, or SEND support are preferred but not explicitly stated. Commitment to adhere to organisational policies including safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional standards is essential.