Job details
- Salary £24,699 per annum
- Role Special Educational Needs
- Hours Full Time
- Location Canterbury, Kent
- Job Reference ref daynurseries.co.uk
Job summary
Join our team as an Early Years SENDCo at Oaks Nursery!
Are you
passionate about inclusive early years education?
Do you have
the experience and drive to lead and support SEND provision in a busy
well-regarded nursery setting?
If so, we’d love to welcome you
to our team at Oaks Nursery.
Role summary
Job title: Early Years SENDco.
Salary: £24,698.
Hours: 35 hours per week.
Leave entitlement: 34 days’ annual
leave (full-time equivalent).
About the role
We are seeking a dedicated and qualified Early Years SENDCo to
lead our inclusive practice and coordinate support for children with
additional needs across the nursery. Working 35 hours per week, you
will be the main point of contact for all matters related to SEND,
working closely with children, families, staff, and external
professionals to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive.
You’ll play a central role in identifying needs early,
developing support plans, and guiding staff in adapting practice to
meet individual learning and care needs.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is committed to
removing barriers to learning and championing every child’s right to a
quality early years experience.
Key responsibilities
1. Act as the designated SENDCo for the nursery in line with
the SEND Code of Practice (2015).
2. Identify, assess, and monitor children with SEND, ensuring
appropriate support and interventions are in place.
3. Work in close partnership with parents, carers, and
professionals such as speech and language therapists and early years advisors.
4. Support staff in developing inclusive learning strategies
and differentiated planning.
5. Maintain accurate SEND records, support documentation, and
contribute to EHCP applications when required.
6. Provide ongoing guidance and training for staff in inclusive practice.
7. Ensure that the nursery is meeting its statutory duties
under the EYFS and SEND legislation.
Why work at Oaks Nursery?
Oaks Nursery is based on the University of Kent campus, caring
for up to 90 children a day. We support children of university staff,
students, and the wider community. At our last Ofsted inspection
(October 2022), we were rated ‘Good’ and continue to pride ourselves
on creating a warm, inclusive, and nurturing environment.
You will be joining a committed team of 30 staff members,
including practitioners, support workers, and kitchen staff, led by an
experienced management team.
Come and be part of a team where every child matters and
inclusive practice is at the heart of what we do.
Skills / Qualifications:
- Hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years Qualification (or higher)
- Hold or be willing to work towards a recognised SENDCo qualification (e.g. SENDCo Award or Equivalent)
- Have experience working with children with SEND in an Early Years setting
- Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with families and professionals
- A collaborative team member who is proactive organised and compassionate