Early Years Special Educational Needs Coordinator - Meadow Nursery

MIChild Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning nursery group in Lancashire is seeking a qualified Early Years Special Educational Needs Coordinator. This role involves leading SEND provision, implementing support strategies, and collaborating with staff and parents to promote inclusive education. Applicants should hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification and have strong safeguarding knowledge. This position offers a competitive salary along with extensive training opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on qualifications

50% childcare discount

Mental Health First Aiders, and Wellbeing Champions

Extensive training and CPD opportunities

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Annual Employee awards ceremony

Free meals – Breakfast & Lunch

Qualifications

• Hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (UK recognised).
• Demonstrates a robust safeguarding knowledge and awareness.
• Has a detailed understanding of the requirements set by Ofsted.
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and experience of working with children and families.
• Previous SENCO experience in nursery environment (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities provision.
• Ensure effective support strategies are in place.
• Collaborate with staff for training and guidance.
• Liaise with parents and external agencies.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Knowledge of EYFS

Experience with children

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Location: The Bungalow, Old Meadows Lane off Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9HH
Position: Early Years Special Educational Needs Coordinator
Employer: MiChild Group

"Small Steps. Giant Leaps."

Job Purpose

To lead and manage the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision within the setting, ensuring the early identification of needs, the implementation of effective support strategies, and the promotion of inclusive learning environments. The SENCO will work collaboratively with staff to build capacity through training and guidance, engage parents and carers as key partners, and liaise effectively with external agencies. This role upholds MiChild’s commitment to high-quality, inclusive practice and complies with the SEND Code of Practice.

Who Are We?

At MiChild, we are dedicated to being a leading provider of early years education, where passionate and highly trained professionals nurture every child’s full potential. Our ethos is rooted in compassion, excellence, and ambition—values that inspire everything we do.

Why Join MiChild?

• We are passionate about Early Years. We deeply respect and value our early years professionals for the remarkable work they do every day. This is more than a job—it’s a meaningful career that shapes the future.
• We strive for Outstanding. Our goal is to deliver excellence daily—not just on inspection days. We invest in our teams, training, environments, and resources to empower our practitioners and deliver exceptional outcomes.
• We are a family. Our team is made up of dedicated, talented, and caring individuals who share a common purpose. Together, we support each other and celebrate our collective successes.
• We grow talent. We provide ongoing professional development through accredited training, access to online learning platforms, and clear career progression pathways. We recognise potential and actively nurture it.
• We are proud to be recognised. Since our launch in 2019, we have been ranked among the UK’s Top 20 Large Nursery Groups for four consecutive years—an achievement driven by parent reviews and sector-wide recognition.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the MiChild group. We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner who will assume the role of Early Years Special Educational Needs Coordinator at our beautiful Meadow Nursery in Blackpool.

This role is for 30 hours per week (Monday-Friday 9.00am to 3.00pm).

The Early Years SENCO role is for a Level 3 or above practitioner. This role ensures the best possible educational outcomes are achieved for children with special educational needs and disabilities. The Early Years SENCO role involves four key themes:

• Ensuring all practitioners in the setting understand their responsibilities to children with SEN and the setting’s approach to identifying and meeting SEN.
• Advising and supporting colleagues.
• Ensuring parents are closely involved throughout and that their insights inform action taken by the setting.
• Liaising with professionals or agencies beyond the setting.

About Meadow Nursery

Meadow Nursery is a vibrant, nurturing setting based on the outskirts of Blackpool town centre on Whitegate drive. With excellent public transport links and free onsite parking, we’re easy to get to whether you drive or take public transport.

Our setting includes four well-equipped rooms, each tailored to a specific age group and led by a team trained specifically for that developmental stage, we support our team to feel confident within the age group they work with and support training needs.

We also have a spacious outdoor garden spaces that are thoughtfully separated to suit different age groups, ensuring safe and enriching outdoor play for all. Our building has a total of 3 garden spaces.

We’re especially proud of our dedicated preschool room, where children prepare for their school transition together in a supportive, structured environment.

Our focus on teamwork and quality care makes us a trusted choice for families — and a fantastic place to work. Each year we are invited to the MiChild awards evening held by our actively involved CEO and COO. At our recent awards night, team meadow were celebrated as winners of ‘Team of the year’. A testament to the dedication, passion and teamwork that drives everything we do and that you can be apart of.

Local area

Our local area is great for anyone new to the area or living nearby, we are situated next to Whitegate drive health centre and very centrally located on the outskirts of Blackpool town centre.

All local shops are in walking distance and easily accessible by drive.

We have a local subway, Greggs and Tesco within a short distance.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• 50% childcare discount (from day one) and 10% referral discount for friends and families.
• Mental Health First Aiders, and Wellbeing Champions.
• Extensive training and CPD opportunities: e-learning, apprenticeships, F2F training.
• Enhanced holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service.
• Annual Employee awards ceremony for all staff.
• Free meals – Breakfast & Lunch.

What We’re Looking For

• Hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (UK recognised).
• Demonstrates a robust safeguarding knowledge and awareness.
• Has a detailed understanding of the requirements set by Ofsted.
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and experience of working with children and families.
• Previous SENCO experience in nursery environment (Desirable).

*If you're not yet Level 3 qualified, we may have alternative roles to support your development. Visit our Careers Page to explore current opportunities.

Safeguarding & Compliance

• Enhanced DBS check.
• Satisfactory employment references.
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK (MiChild is currently unable to offer VISA sponsorship).
• Verification of relevant qualifications.

Equality & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for all our children and staff—regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Be part of a supportive, award-winning nursery group where your passion and professionalism are recognised, developed, and celebrated.

👉 Apply Now and help us shape the future—one small step at a time.

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