Salary £46,142-£51,356 per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Inclusion Service | Lancashire, Hybrid/Countywide | Pay Award Pending | International Sponsorship - this role is not open to international sponsorship
Develop Practice. Inspire Learning. Improve Outcomes Where It Matters Most.
If you are passionate about developing people, improving SEND practice and ensuring children and young people receive the very best support, this is a role where your influence will be felt across an entire service.
Lancashires Inclusion Service is committed to continuous improvement, professional excellence and inclusive, child‑centred practice. We know that high‑quality outcomes for children and young people with SEND depend on confident, skilled and well‑supported practitioners.
About the Role
As our new Practice Development Officer, you will play a crucial role in shaping how SEND practice is developed, embedded and sustained across the service‑leading learning, strengthening quality assurance and helping teams turn insight into impact.
This is a role for someone who thrives on collaboration, reflection and making lasting improvements to practice.
Responsibilities
* Work closely with senior leaders, managers and frontline teams, leading the development and delivery of high‑quality training, induction and professional development across SEND services.
* Coordinate structured programmes such as the SEND Academy, support new starters throughout their journey and ensure learning remains current, consistent and evidence‑informed.
* Use audit findings, performance data, inspection outcomes and feedback from children and families to identify development needs and translate these into targeted learning opportunities.
* Contribute to quality assurance activity, support inspection readiness and help embed learning from reviews, complaints and LGSCO findings.
* Support the development and refresh of SEND procedures, contribute to policy and improvement projects, and act as a source of expert advice and guidance‑promoting inclusive, child‑centred practice across the Inclusion Service.
* This role sits at the intersection of learning, quality and improvement, offering real scope to shape how services develop and deliver.
Qualifications
* Bring strong experience of SEND practice, service improvement, and supporting others to develop professionally.
* Have a thorough understanding of SEND legislation, statutory guidance and safeguarding responsibilities, and be confident interpreting and embedding policy into everyday practice.
* Be skilled at designing and delivering impactful CPD, working collaboratively across teams and using evidence, data and feedback to drive improvement.
* Be able to challenge and support practitioners constructively, communicate complex information clearly and produce high‑quality written materials.
* Be reflective, organised and solution‑focused, able to manage competing priorities while maintaining a strong focus on outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
* Hold a professional or degree‑level qualification or equivalent experience.
* Be an essential car‑user post and able to provide a vehicle insured for business use.
Benefits
We offer hybrid working, flexible hours and a culture that prioritises wellbeing. Youll receive 26 days’ annual leave (rising to 32 with service), 10 bank holidays and the option to purchase additional leave. You will also benefit from the Local Government Pension Scheme, access to our Employee Assistance Programme and a wide range of staff discounts and salary‑sacrifice benefits.
Professional Development
You’ll be supported with ongoing CPD, reflective supervision and opportunities to influence learning and improvement at a service‑wide level. We value innovation, evidence-based practice and continuous learning, and we invest in the development of our workforce at every stage.
Inclusive Culture
We promote a respectful, inclusive and supportive environment where diverse perspectives are valued. Youll work alongside committed colleagues who share a common goal: improving experiences and outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
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