Nursery SENDCO

Work in partnership with Key Persons, the wider nursery team, Parents/Carers, and Outside Agencies

Maintain awareness of children receiving EYPP or known to social care

Apply sound knowledge of the local offer for children and families

Gather baseline information through enhanced observations and summative assessments

Plan and chair meetings with Parents/Carers to agree targeted next steps

Ensure a One Page Profile is in place and shared with relevant team members

Oversee Targeted/Support Plans reflecting an effective Assess, Plan, Do, Review cycle

Manage and develop individual children's SEND files

Implement effective tools suitable for individual needs (e.g., ABC/STAR, Visual Timetables, SALT diaries)

Attend and actively participate in local authority network meetings, staff meetings, training, parent sessions, and occasional evening or weekend events, Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. All employees are required to act in a manner that safeguards the health, safety, and well-being of children at all times. Familiarisation with, and adherence to, our safeguarding and health and safety policies is mandatory, as is participation in statutory training.

Employees must seek guidance without delay when clarification is required. Managers are responsible for ensuring their teams understand their individual responsibilities regarding Health, Safety, and Safeguarding.

Detailed knowledge of child development

Detailed knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and EYFS

Experience working with children with a range of additional needs

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organisational ability and attention to detail

Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines

Leadership experience within early years education

Salary: competitve salary + benefits

Benefits: Birthday Off, 6 Fully Paid Sick Days, Cashback Healthcare Plan, Retail Discounts, Recognition & Reward Scheme, 50% Childcare Discount, 24/7 Virtual GP Access, 24/7 Counselling Support, Discounted Gym Membership, Personal Financial Advisor Access, Pension Discovery, Learning Platform Access

Join the Kindred Family - Inspire, Support, and Make a Difference

Are you passionate about shaping young minds and making a real impact on children's development? At Kindred, our Nursery SENDCOs play a key role in creating engaging learning experiences and supporting children with additional needs.

We offer structured working hours, career progression opportunities, and ongoing training to help you grow as an early years professional. You'll work within a supportive, friendly team where your passion for early education is valued and nurtured.

If you're looking for a fulfilling role in a company that truly invests in its people, apply today!

About Kindred

Kindred is a family of inspiring nurseries and preschools with a distinct home-from-home environment. By creating days filled with unique moments and opportunities, we enrich children's development during their early years.

Our Mission: Creating inspiring worlds full of awe and wonder for little ones to grow and thrive in.

Our Values:

Always Learning - Continuously developing yourself and others

Inspirational - Creating magic in every action

Family Feel - Making everyone feel part of our incredible family

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