Job Description

We have a unique opportunity for an experienced lead Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to join our well established team at our Athersley Nursery working 30-40 hours per week.

You will be responsible for leading and managing the provision of support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in the nursery setting. The SENCO will work closely with the company director, nursery team, parents and carers, and external agencies to ensure that children with SEND receive the appropriate support and accommodations to reach their full potential.

The designated SENCO is responsible for:

Leading and managing the provision of support and day to day operations for children with SEND in the nursery setting Liaising with and advising fellow members of staff Maintaining a SEND register and overseeing the records of all children with special educational needs; Ensure that all children with SEND have an up-to-date support plan, individualized Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP) in place and that these are reviewed regularly. Ensure that all ISG paperwork and claims for funding are submitted in a timely manner ensuring all deadlines are adhered too. Work with the nursery team to ensure that all children with SEND receive the appropriate accommodations and support to succeed Develop and implement policies and procedures for identifying and assessing children with SEND, and for the provision of support and accommodations in line with UK legislation and best practices Act as a point of contact for parents and carers of children with SEND, providing information, advice, and support Liaise with external agencies, such as Portage, local authority, health services, educational psychology and speech and language therapists, to ensure that children receive the appropriate support and accommodations Keep up-to-date with current research, legislation, and best practices in SEND, and use this knowledge to inform practice Ensure existing and new members of staff aware of SEND policies and procedures; Work with the nursery manager to ensure that the nursery's SEND provision is of a high quality and that it meets the needs of all children with SEND Attend and participate in annual review and other meeting relating to children with SEND
Qualifications

Experience working with children with SEND in an early years setting A L3 recognised childcare qualification Level 3 award for Special Educational Needs Coordinators in Early Years Settings - Desirable Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong organisational and time-management skills Knowledge of current SEND legislation and best practices under the Children and Families Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice 2014
This post is subject to two satisfactory employment references and an enhanced DBS certificate

Pay is age related

For more information about this unique opportunity and an application pack please drop us an email

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 20,061.60-27,144.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Flexitime Monday to Friday
Education:

Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:

Nursery: 3 years (preferred) SENCO: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SENCO/Atherlsey/May 24