SEND Co-Ordinator- Ashbourne Day Nurseries - Pineham

Job summary

SEND Co-Ordinator – Join the Ashbourne Day Nurseries Team

Location: Pineham

Position: Part Time, 25 hours per week

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and making a meaningful difference in their early development? Ashbourne Day Nurseries is looking for a dedicated SEND Co-Ordinator join our supportive and nurturing team. If you are committed to inclusion and helping every child reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

At Ashbourne Day Nurseries, we provide high-quality, child-centred care in a warm, fun, and inclusive environment. Founded in 2008, we have grown from our first nursery in Oxley Park, Milton Keynes, into a group of nurseries located in a variety of unique settings, including purpose-built nurseries, farm locations, and listed buildings.

We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum and are committed to inclusive practice, ensuring that children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) are fully supported to thrive. Our nurseries are places where children feel safe, valued, and understood, and we are looking for a passionate SEN Nursery Nurse to help us continue delivering exceptional care and support.

Your Role as a SEND Co-Ordinator

As a SEND Co-Ordinator you will play a vital role in supporting children with additional needs, including communication difficulties, developmental delays, and social or emotional needs. You will work closely with key persons, SENCOs, and families to ensure tailored support is in place for each child.

This is a rewarding, hands-on role where your patience, understanding, and specialist skills will have a direct and positive impact on children’s development and well-being.

What You’ll Be Doing

Providing individual and small-group support to children with SEN

Supporting children’s learning and development through adapted, inclusive, and engaging activities

Observing, assessing, and recording progress in line with EYFS and SEN support plans

Implementing strategies from Individual Support Plans, EHCPs, or professional guidance

Creating a safe, calm, and inclusive learning environment

Supporting children with personal care, routines, and emotional regulation where required

Building strong, trusting relationships with children, parents, carers, and external professionals

Working collaboratively with the nursery team and SENCO to promote inclusive practice

Ensuring safeguarding, health, and safety procedures are followed at all times

About You

You hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification

You have experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs in an early years or childcare setting

You have a good understanding of the EYFS framework and inclusive practice

You are patient, empathetic, and passionate about supporting children with additional needs

You are confident in adapting activities and approaches to meet individual needs

You work well as part of a team and communicate effectively with colleagues and families

You are committed to promoting equality, inclusion, and safeguarding

What We Offer

A competitive salary package

Ongoing SEN-focused training and professional development

A supportive, friendly, and inclusive working environment

Opportunities for career progression, including SEN specialism and leadership pathways

A role where you can truly make a difference in children’s lives

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you are enthusiastic about inclusive early years practice and supporting children with SEN to succeed, we would love to hear from you.

Ashbourne Day Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.