Lead SENDCo & Third in Charge in Early Years

Family Adventures Group; Uphill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Continuous professional development

Leadership and SEND development

Excellent career progression

Employee benefits platform

Discounted childcare

Job summary

Family Adventures Group, at Little Adventures Nursery in Weston-Super-Mare, seeks a Third in Charge & SENDCo to support the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager, leading SEND provision and ensuring high-quality care, learning and development in line with the EYFS.

You will coach colleagues, monitor safeguarding, promote inclusion and work with families and external professionals to plan effective SEND strategies, always upholding the nursery’s ARCH values.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Childcare qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in an early years or nursery setting.
• Experience supporting children with SEND or additional needs.
• Good understanding of the EYFS and SEND Code of Practice.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursery operations in the absence of the Nursery Manager.
• Support SEND provision and coordinate SEND activities.
• Coach and develop staff to deliver high-quality care and learning.
• Monitor safeguarding and contribute to risk assessments.
• Support transitions to school and effective family partnership.
• Collaborate with external professionals to plan tailored SEND support.

Skills

Leadership

SENDCo knowledge

EYFS understanding

Safeguarding

Communication

Staff coaching

Inclusion

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

Family Adventures Group, at Little Adventures Nursery in Weston-Super-Mare, seeks a Third in Charge & SENDCo to support the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager, leading SEND provision and ensuring high-quality care, learning and development in line with the EYFS.

You will coach colleagues, monitor safeguarding, promote inclusion and work with families and external professionals to plan effective SEND strategies, always upholding the nursery’s ARCH values.