Early Years Trainee SENCo

Attraction Nurseries Group; Picket Piece; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days holiday

4-day week

Attendance bonuses

50% childcare discount

DBS paid for

Free uniform

Referral rewards up to £500

Free family entry to Finkley Down Farm

SENCo development opportunities

Job summary

Finkley Down Farm Nursery & Preschool is seeking a motivated Trainee SENCo to join our team and develop into a confident, qualified Early Years SENCo. You’ll be hands-on with children while learning from our experienced SENCo team and advancing your SEND knowledge.

We’ll support your development with training, mentoring and hands-on experience as you progress from Early Years Practitioner to SENCo, with strong emphasis on inclusion, safeguarding and collaboration with parents and external

Qualifications

• Holds a Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Has experience working in an Early Years setting.
• Good understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding.
• Passionate about SEND and inclusive practice.
• Caring, patient, organised and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Champion inclusion and SEND within the EYFS setting.
• Work with the SENCo team to identify needs and implement strategies.
• Create inclusive, exciting learning experiences and adapt activities as needed.
• Support observations, assessments and planning using Famly.
• Uphold safeguarding, health and safety procedures and promote children's happiness.

Skills

Inclusion

SEND knowledge

Teamwork

Caring

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Tools

Famly

Job description

Trainee SENCo – Early Years

Finkley Down Farm Nursery & Preschool

38 Hours per week over 4 Days

Up to £27,407.12 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)

About us

Finkley Nurseries is part of the Attraction Nurseries family, based within the beautiful Attraction Park.

We believe every child deserves the opportunity to shine, and our ethos says it all:

Happy Children. Happy Parents. Happy Staff.

We're looking for someone passionate about inclusion who's ready to take their Early Years career to the next level!

The Role:

We're looking for an enthusiastic Trainee SENCo to join our amazing team and develop into a confident, qualified Early Years SENCo.

You’ll have the best of both worlds whilst remaining hands on with children while learning from our experienced SENCo team and developing your SEND knowledge.

No SENCo qualification yet? No problem! We’ll support you as you work towards becoming qualified.

What you’ll actually be doing

Championing Inclusion & SEND

• Support children with additional needs and help create individual support plans
• Work alongside our SENCo team to identify needs and implement strategies
• Help every child feel included, supported and celebrated

Delivering Amazing EYFS Practice

• Create exciting, inclusive learning experiences
• Support observations, assessments and planning using Famly
• Adapt activities to meet children’s individual developmental needs

Safeguarding & Child Welfare

• Follow safeguarding policies and report concerns appropriately
• Maintain accurate records and follow health and safety procedures
• Promote children’s safety, wellbeing and happiness

Teamwork & Parent Partnerships

• Support practitioners with inclusive teaching strategies
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers
• Work alongside external professionals and support agencies
• Attend SEND training and develop your specialist knowledge

Why you’ll love working with us

• Up to 34 days holiday, plus your birthday off
• 4 day working week- Earn an additional 30p per hour through our in--house scheme
• Attendance bonuses
• 50% childcare discount
• Paid volunteer day and Health Assured wellbeing support
• Free uniform & DBS
• Referral rewards up to £500
• Free family entry to Finkley Down Farm Park
• 100+ online courses and SENCo development opportunities
• Genuine career progression!

The perfect candidate

• Holds a Level 3 or above full and relevant Early Years qualification
• Has experience working in an Early Years setting
• Has a good understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding
• Is passionate about SEND and inclusive practice
• Is caring, patient, organised and eager to learn
• Wants to develop their career and become a qualified SENCo

Previous SEND experience is a bonus, but enthusiasm and willingness to learn are just as important!

Your career with us

Early Years Practitioner -> Trainee SENCo -> Qualified SENCo -> SEND Leadership Opportunities

We’ll support your development with training, mentoring and hands-on experience.

Attraction Nurseries is an equal opportunities employer. All offers are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and safer recruitment procedures.