Area SENDCO

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Doncaster is seeking an Area SENDCO to coordinate effective support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This role involves strategic collaboration with education, health, and social care to ensure high-quality early years provision. Additionally, you will manage Seedlings Nursery, ensuring safe and inclusive practices that support children’s transitions to compulsory schooling.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with SEND.
• Knowledge of early years educational frameworks.
• Ability to manage staff and mentor early years practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality provision for children with SEND.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead at Seedlings Nursery.
• Facilitate smooth transitions for children with identified needs.

Skills

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Communication

Safeguarding expertise

Inclusive education practices

Education

Relevant educational qualification in early years or special education

Job description

The Area SENDCO role sits within the Early Years Inclusion Team as part of the wider Intervention and Prevention Service within the Children, Young People and Families Directorate. The Area SENDCO will make links between education, health and social care to facilitate appropriate early years provision for children with SEND and their transition to compulsory schooling, ensuring that identified children are included in all learning opportunities.

As Area SENDCO, you will act as a strategic link between education, health, and social care to ensure high-quality early years provision for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Support smooth transitions into compulsory education, ensuring children with identified needs are fully included in all learning opportunities. Provide expert advice, training, and challenge to early years SENDCOs and practitioners in schools and settings, helping them meet the diverse needs of children in their care. Build and maintain strong partnerships with a wide range of professionals and agencies to coordinate effective support for children, families, and settings.

In addition, you will hold the position of Manager at Seedlings Nursery, where you will act as Designated Safeguarding Lead and mentor within the nursery. Deliver safe, high-quality education and care for children aged 2-5 years, in line with statutory EYFS requirements. Champion inclusive practice and embed a neurodiversity-affirming approach across the setting. Contribute to and implement both nursery and City of Doncaster policies and procedures. Support children and families in preparing for future educational placements, working collaboratively with multi-agency partners to ensure smooth transitions.

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