Pre-School SENCO

Shorefields; Rayleigh; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Our Lady of Ransom Pre-School in Rayleigh is seeking a qualified Pre-School practitioner with SENCO training and experience in supporting children with SEN. The role is part-time, 8.00am - 3.45pm, taught Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday during term time, with a focus on safeguarding and EYFS.

The post involves liaising with parents and professionals, developing One Plans, and maintaining comprehensive SEN records.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of EYFS and safeguarding requirements.
• Ability to develop trust and partnerships with colleagues, parents, and external professionals.
• Experience working with children with SEN or additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with parents and other professionals regarding children with SEN.
• Advise and support other practitioners in the setting.
• Ensure that One Plans are in place for each child with SEN.
• Collect, record and update relevant background information for children with SEN.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Partnership building

Education

SENCO training

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Position Start Date: 14/12/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 23/10/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: w/c 2 November 2026

Our Lady of Ransom Pre-School is located in Rayleigh providing sessional care for children aged between 2 and 4 years old.

The Pre-School operates on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays term time only.

We are looking for a qualifieid Pre-School practitioner who has completed SENCO training and has experience of working with SEN children.

The role will be for the hours of 8.00am - 3.45pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

As the Pre-School Special Needs Educational Needs Co-ordinator you will be responsible for :

- ensuring liaison with parents and other professionals in respect of children with special educational needs (SEN)

- advising and supporting other practitioners in the setting

- ensuring that One Plans are in place

- ensuring that relevant background information about individual children with special educational needs is collected, recorded and updated

Personnel specification : Relevant and recognised Level 3 qualification essential

Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection

Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents / carers and outside professionals

Our Lady of Ransom Pre-School applies safer recruitment policies to ensure that all of our staff are suitable to work with children. We advise you in advance that two people will ne involved in your recruitment process. Both people will partake in your interview and each person will individually review all applications and paperwork to ensure that you are suitable for the role.

Part of our safer recruitment procedure includes obtaining references for you, one of these references must be from your latest employer and will be required before we can complete our processes for you to commence working with us.

Eligibility to work within the UK - We will need to obtain evidence from you to confirm that you are eligible to work within the UK. We confirm that this information, as well as all personal information, will be held in our staff central record.

Information about the School

Our Lady of Ransom Pre-School is an established childcare setting situated in Rayleigh and has been caring for children since 1980. Our aim is to provide quality care and education for children, within a safe, happy and stimulating environment, where qualified staff encourage and support learning through play. The Pre-School is a registered Charity affiliated with the Early Years Alliance and is managed by an elected committee of parents in accordance with its published Constitution. We invite and welcome all parents and carers to be involved and value all ideas and support offered.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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