SEND Co

Royal Berkshire; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Berkshire nursery is seeking a dedicated SENCO to lead early identification of children's needs, coordinate support, and work closely with parents and external professionals to deliver inclusive practice.

You will ensure SEND code of practice compliance within EYFS, mentor staff, maintain records, and advocate for equality. Flexible adjustments and safeguarding awareness are encouraged.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Make sure staff know how to identify concerns and follow the settings SEN procedures.
• Embed SEND and equality legislation into everyday practice.
• Lead early identification through observations, assessments, and monitoring.
• Use the graduated approach (assess, plan, do, review).
• Oversee interventions and ensure strategies are tailored to each child.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure continuity during transitions.
• Provide guidance on SEN strategies and support staff confidence.
• Involve parents at every stage, from early concerns to planning outcomes.
• Ensure their insights shape decisions and support plans.
• Collaborate with health visitors, speech and language therapists, local authority SEND teams, and other agencies.
• Remove barriers to learning and support access to the curriculum.
• Keep up to date with SEND legislation, best practice, and training.

Job description

A nursery SENCO ensures early identification, coordinated support, strong partnerships with parents, and effective collaboration with professionals, forming the backbone of inclusive early years practice

Using theSpecial educational needs and disability code of practice the SENCO will ensure all children have the same opprtunities.

Main duties of the job

The nursery SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) is responsible for identifying children's SEN, coordinating support, advising staff, involving parents, and liaising with external professionals, as required by the SEND Code of Practice and EYFS framework.

About us

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

We support flexible working wherever possible, with requests considered on an individual basis taking into account service requirements, operational needs and the requirements of the role.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Job responsibilities

• Make sure staff know how to identify concerns and follow the settings SEN procedures.
• Embed SEND and equality legislation into everyday practice.
• Lead early identification through observations, assessments, and monitoring.
• Use the graduated approach (assessplandoreview).
• Oversee interventions and ensure strategies are tailored to each child.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure continuity during transitions.
• Provide guidance on SEN strategies and support staff confidence.
• Involve parents at every stage, from early concerns to planning outcomes.
• Ensure their insights shape decisions and support plans.
• Collaborate with health visitors, speech and language therapists, local authority SEND teams, and other agencies.
• Remove barriers to learning and support access to the curriculum.
• Keep up to date with SEND legislation, best practice, and training.

Person Specification

Education Early Years Knowledge

• 1

PFA

• PFA
• PFA /SENCO TRAINING

Nursery /School Knowledge

• safeguarding
• SEND PRACTICE KNOWLEDGE

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£25,272 to £27,476 a yearper annum pro rata