Early Years SENDCo
Listed on 2026-01-20
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Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education, Preschool / Daycare, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Child Development/Support -
Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support
Join our team as an early years SENCo at Oaks Nursery! Are you passionate about inclusive early years education? Do you have the experience and drive to lead and support SEND provision in a busy well-regarded nursery setting? If so, we’d love to welcome you to our team at Oaks Nursery.
Role summary- Job title:
Early Years SENDCo. - Salary: £24,698.
- Hours:
35 hours per week. - Leave entitlement: 34 days’ annual leave (full-time equivalent).
We are seeking a dedicated and qualified Early Years SENDCo to lead our inclusive practice and coordinate support for children with additional needs across the nursery. Working 35 hours per week, you will be the main point of contact for all matters related to SEND, working closely with children, families, staff, and external professionals to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive.
You’ll play a central role in identifying needs early, developing support plans, and guiding staff in adapting practice to meet individual learning and care needs. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is committed to removing barriers to learning and championing every child’s right to a quality early years experience.
Key responsibilities- Hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or higher).
- Hold, or be willing to work towards, a recognised SENDCo qualification (e.g., Level 3 SENDCo Award or equivalent).
- Have experience working with children with SEND in an early years setting.
- Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with families and professionals.
- A collaborative team member who is proactive, organised, and compassionate.
Oaks Nursery is based on the University of Kent campus, caring for up to 90 children a day. We support children of university staff, students, and the wider community. At our last Ofsted inspection (October 2022), we were rated ‘Good’ and continue to pride ourselves on creating a warm, inclusive, and nurturing environment.
You will be joining a committed team of 30 staff members, including practitioners, support workers, and kitchen staff, led by an experienced management team.
Come and be part of a team where every child matters and inclusive practice is at the heart of what we do.
Duties and responsibilities Operational duties– What you’ll be doing
- Identify and monitor children with additional needs at the earliest opportunity.
- Coordinate and implement targeted support plans, interventions, and appropriate differentiation.
- Ensure all support strategies align with the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- Work in close partnership with families, ensuring they are involved and informed in their child’s development and support.
- Liaise effectively with external professionals such as early years advisers, speech and language therapists, educational psychologists, and health visitors.
- Participate in multi-agency meetings, including contributing to EHCP requests and reviews when necessary.
- Advise and guide nursery practitioners on best practice for inclusion and differentiation.
- Lead the development of inclusive environments and ensure reasonable adjustments are in place for children with SEND.
- Contribute to the planning and delivery of staff training related to SEND and inclusion.
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