Sendco

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited; Burgess Hill; In loco; GBP 32.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Free breakfast, lunch and healthy snac

KP Academy training

Enhanced leave for family reasons

Birthday day off

Wellbeing & staff rewards

Long service awards

Descrizione del lavoro

Kids Planet Burgess Hill is recruiting a SENDCO Lead to support children with SEND and drive inclusive learning. You will work closely with families, staff and external agencies to tailor support plans and ensure every child reaches their potential in a nurturing environment.

The role requires Level 3 UK early years qualification and senior-level experience, with a strong focus on safeguarding, EYFS, and multi-agency collaboration. Excellent partnership with parents is essential.

Competenze

• Must hold a Level 3 UK recognised early years qualification and have senior level experience.
• Excellent understanding of Ofsted requirements and EYFS.
• Extensive safeguarding knowledge and SEND experience.

Mansioni

• Lead SENDCO responsibilities to support children with SEND to engage in learning.
• Collaborate with families, staff and external agencies to design tailored support plans.
• Promote an inclusive, nurturing environment where every child thrives.
• Demonstrate multi-agency working and lead staff meetings.

Conoscenze

SENDCO leadership

Multi-agency collaboration

Staff meeting leadership

Formazione

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Descrizione del lavoro

• By taking the lead in assisting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to engage fully in learning and reach their potential.
• Through leading collaboration with families, staff, and external agencies to design and implement tailored support plans that meet each child's needs.
• By taking responsibility for promoting an inclusive, nurturing environment where all children feel valued, supported, and able to thrive.
• Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification and experience of working at a senior level.
• Have a detailed understanding of the requirements set by Ofsted.
• Excellent understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.
• Experience of working with children with SEND requirements.
• Experience of working in partnership with parents and outside agencies.
• Ability to demonstrate multi agency working and experience of leading staff meetings

We're now looking for a SENDCO Lead to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.

Why Kids Planet Burgess Hill?

• Just a two-minute drive from Burgess Hill Town Centre
• We have ample parking on-site
• The nursery is fully air conditioned
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women, for the second year running
• Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running
• Awarded one of the UK's Best Workplaces in Education & Training by Great Place to Work 2026
• 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply

What we offer our SENDCO:

• Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day!
• Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform.
• Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters.
• Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round.
• Long service awards to celebrate your commitment.
• Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you!
• Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance.
• Friendly central support team always on hand to help.