About this role

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Koala North West is recruiting for an EBNA SEND Practitioner

Would you like to work for an organisation that makes a difference to the lives of local families and children? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a EBNA SEND Practitioner to join our friendly team.

Koala North West have been successfully supporting families for 26 years and we are looking for someone who is passionate about the quality of services available for families with children aged 0-11 years.

Job Title

EBNA SEND Practitioner

Office Base

Koala North West, Stanlaw Abbey Business Centre, Ellesmere Port, CH65 9BF

Hours

1 x full time (35 hours)

Salary

£26,089 per annum (full time)

Purposes of the Job

• To deliver specialist, relational and trauma informed support for children and families experiencing Emotionally Based School Non attendance.

• The practitioner will work across home, school and community to reduce emotional barriers to attendance, rebuild safety and connection, and support schools to embed consistent, sustainable practice.

• The role contributes directly to agreed project outcomes, learning capture and reporting requirements.

This list is not exhaustive, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing date

Friday 25th September 2026

Interview date

Thursday 8th October

Start date

As soon as possible

If you have not heard from us by Wednesday 30th September 2026 your application has not been successful.

Visit our website

koalanw.co.uk/join-our-team for more information and an application pack

Part of the criteria for short listing will be that applications demonstrate the skills needed to use emails, download materials and use word processing to complete the form. Therefore, no hand-written applications will be shortlisted.

Koala North West is committed to equality of opportunity and diversity.

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