Job Description

Job Title

Deputy Manager and SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator)

Setting

New Road Nursery

Responsible to

Nursery Manager / Registered Provider

Purpose of the Role

The Deputy Manager and SENCO will support the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day leadership and management of New Road Nursery while leading on inclusion and SEND practice. The role ensures high-quality care, education, safeguarding, and inclusive provision in line with the EYFS, SEND Code of Practice, and Ofsted requirements. This position will be based working with the children with at least one day in the office per week to complete paperwork.

Key Responsibilities Deputy Manager Responsibilities

Support the Nursery Manager in the effective day-to-day running of the nursery

Act as Manager in their absence

Lead, motivate, and support staff to deliver high-quality early years practice

Support staff supervision, appraisals, inductions, and professional development

Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all times

Maintain a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment

Support compliance with EYFS, Ofsted, health and safety, and welfare requirements

Build strong partnerships with parents, carers, and professionals

Monitor and support high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment

Support staffing ratios and operational organisation

SENCO Responsibilities

Lead on SEND provision in line with the SEND Code of Practice (0-5 years)

Identify and support children with additional or emerging SEND

Develop, implement, and review Individual Support Plans (ISPs)

Observe, assess, and track progress of children with SEND

Support staff with inclusive strategies and reasonable adjustments

Liaise with parents and carers to ensure effective communication

Work with external professionals such as health visitors and therapists

Support transitions within the nursery and into school

Maintain accurate SEND records and documentation

Promote equality, inclusion, and diversity

Safeguarding

Act as a safeguarding lead or deputy safeguarding lead where appropriate. Ensure concerns are recorded and reported in line with nursery policy and statutory guidance.

Person Specification Essential

Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

SENCO training or willingness to complete

Experience working in an early years setting

Knowledge of EYFS, SEND Code of Practice, and safeguarding

Strong leadership and communication skills

Commitment to inclusive practice

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 14.70 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person