We are looking for a passionate, friendly and hard-working SENDCo to join our nursery team based at Chestnut Nursery School Markyate.

This is a full-time role working Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, following a shift pattern. Markyate is open between the hours of 08:00 - 18:00.

The successful applicant will need to have knowledge of the Equality Act 2010, Children & Families Act 2014, the Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014, The SEND Code of Practice 2015 and the Early Years Foundations Stage Statutory Framework. As SENDCo, you are a key member of the nursery team, supporting children with additional needs to have full access to all the learning opportunities they nursery has to offer.

Key Duties

• Setting and implementing IEP targets as well as recording and monitoring the progress of these.

• Be responsible for the day-to-day operation of SEND Policies and coordinating provision across the setting.

• Take necessary steps to safeguard all who access the setting, adhering to the safeguarding policy.

• Work 1:1.

• Liaising with outside agencies.

• Support with the completion of EHCP's.

• Provide advice for team and support individual practitioners.

• Building relationships with the children and their families.

• Ensuring the health, safety and well-being of the children at all times.

• Flexible in working hours if required.

• Support daily routines.

• Follow policies and procedures.

• Light cleaning duties.

• Maintain a high level of supervision.

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Keeping up to date with developments with SEND policies and documents.

Position Requirements

Required

• DBS will be undertaken.

• Qualified Level 2/3.

• Child-centred approach to play and learning.

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.

• Knowledge of the Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014.

• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework (EYFS).

• Excellent organisation skills and time-management.

• Knowledge & understanding of safeguarding (training provided).

Desired

• On the update service.

• Excellent understanding of SEND policies.

• Experience as a SENDCo.

We are committed to and champion equality and diversity in all aspects of employment with Chestnut Nursery School Limited. All employees are expected to understand and promote our Equal Opportunities and Inclusion Policy in the course of their work.

All applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide two suitable references.