Nursery SENDCo / Practitioner

Job Description

Responsibilities:
-To co-ordinate and oversee the support and provision for children in our setting with Special Educational Needs.

– To work as a practitioner in the setting alongside the team, with weekly time allocated out of ratio to focus on the SENDCo admin responsibilities.
– Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to play and learn, enabling them to access activities approproate to their level of need and development.
– To have a love of the outdoors and nature supporting children to get out and about safely.
– Oversee and support the team to provide nurture group time and activities to reflect individual support plans and meet children’s needs.

– Co-ordinate the admin of funding or additional support applications, support plans and liaising with other agencies.
– Communicate effectively with parents orother agencies regarding their child’s day and any concerns or updates.

– Be a source of support for the team and parents, identify where help is needed and suggest strategies, resources and provision where necessary.

Experience:
– Previous experience working with young children essential.

– Hold a minimum Childcare Level 3 qualification.
– Knowledge of child development, SEND and age-appropriate activities.
– Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
– Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
– Patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with children.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.00-£13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person