Nursery SENDCO

Kindred Education Ltd; Hauxton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday Off

6 Fully Paid Sick Days

Healthcare Plan

Job summary

Kindred Education Ltd is looking for an experienced Nursery SENDCO to support children with additional needs. You will work within our supportive team to plan targeted interventions, coordinate assessments, and liaise with Parents/Carers, outside agencies, and local authorities.

The role focuses on applying the EYFS and SEND Code of Practice, maintaining detailed SEND files, and leading meetings to agree next steps.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Child development knowledge

SEND Code of Practice knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Leadership experience in early years

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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 and Benefits

• Salary: competitve salary + 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

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.

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

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.

Mission

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

Values

• Always Learning - Continuously developing yourself and others


• Inspirational - Creating magic in every action


• Family Feel - Making everyone feel part of our incredible family