Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a Senior Early Years Practitioner and SENCO to join our team. Working in a "third in charge" capacity you will be responsible for ensuring our nursery is fully inclusive and meets the needs of all our children on the SEN register. As part of the Senior Management team you will work across all three rooms in nursery to provide support to Room Supervisors and their staff teams.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education and a genuine love for working with young children. This role involves having a good working knowledge of the SEND code of practice and experience of working in a SENCO capacity. A level 5 in Early years would be ideal, however we would consider applicants who are committed to achieving as level 5 as part of their CPD.

Duties

SENCO role

Champion inclusion by identifying and supporting children with additional needs in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

Implement and lead the nursery's SEN policy, ensuring compliance with the SEND Code of Practice and relevant legislation.

Collaborate with families to provide guidance, support, and resources that empower parents in their child's development.

Train and mentor nursery staff, ensuring they are equipped with the knowledge and strategies to support children with SEN.

Liaise with external professionals, including therapists and educational psychologists, to create tailored support plans.

Encourage curiosity-led learning, adapting activities and resources to ensure all children can fully engage.

Monitor progress, evaluate interventions, and report on the effectiveness of SEN strategies.

Childcare and Education

To provide support throughout the nursery working across all rooms to enhance provision and promote collaborative working partnerships.

To support the management team in maintaining high standards of quality within the nursery in respect of the environment, resources and experiences offered to children.

To support the management team in ensuring that practice and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Ensure that children are kept safe, and that staff understand and follow safeguarding procedures in line with the LSCP and undertaking DSL training.

To help create and maintain a culture of self-evaluation and reflective practice.

Health and Safety

Support the Management team in the day-to-day operation in order to ensure the health and safety of the children, their parents, carers, the team and any visitors to the nursery. Adhere to all health and safety policy and procedures. Be fully aware of all emergency and security procedures.

Operational

To provide cover for the Assistant Manager and Room Supervisors as and when required.

To support the Assistant Manager and Room Supervisors in the day to day organisation of the rooms to ensure staffing levels and ratios are maintained at all times.

Support the Senior Management team and staff during inspections by regulatory bodies and assist in the implementation of any recommendations.

Staff

To monitor and supervise practice of other practitioners in the setting under the direction of the Manager and Assistant Manager. To role model excellent practice and support To support the Assistant Manager to manage student placements, acting as mentor as necessary, and liaising with colleges and universities. Develop open and positive working relationships with staff.

General

Assist the Senior Management team with administrative duties associated with the management of the nursery, such as maintaining records on children and families, ordering equipment, maintaining inventories and keeping personnel records. Adhere to all Company policies and procedures. Ensure that the Company's polices on diversity and equal opportunities are adhered to. Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by line management.
Maintain effective methods of communication with children, staff, parents and carers.

Attend meetings as and when required.

To take responsibility for the securing of the building and resources when required.

If you are enthusiastic about shaping young minds and making a positive impact in their lives, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

We are committed to safeguarding the children in our care and expect all employees to share this commitment. To ensure we fulfil this commitment, please be advised of the following:

We require all applications to be completed using our application form. We do not accept CV's We require two references - one of which must be your current or most recent employee. The post is subject to a successful DBS.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 29,093.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:

SENCO: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/07/2025