SENDCO

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; Walton-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Kids Planet as a SENDCO Lead in Walton on Thames, where you'll lead in supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities. This role offers professional growth in a caring environment with various benefits, including competitive salary and free meals. You will play a key role in safeguarding children, working closely with families and other agencies.

Benefits

Free breakfast, lunches, and snacks

Accredited training with the KP Academy

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave

Regular staff rewards and team events

Highly discounted childcare

A day off for your birthday

Qualifications

• Must be Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• Experience of working at a senior level.
• Detailed understanding of the requirements set by Ofsted.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support staff meetings regarding multi-agency working.
• Ensure safeguarding measures and training are upheld.
• Work in partnership with parents and outside agencies.

Skills

Understanding of EYFS

Knowledge of safeguarding

Experience with SEND requirements

Education

Level 3 qualification in early years

Job description

We are currently looking for aSENDCO Lead at Kids Planet Walton on Thames, previously known as Perfect Start.

Our people are what make our family great. As a proud family-run business, we see childcare as a profession, not just a job. Whether you’re just starting out or are well-established in your childcare career, we’ll always encourage you to take on new opportunities and challenges. We’re passionate about helping our teams grow and be the best they can be!

Whilst all our settings are different, they all share the same values and ethos; working together to inspire your world. Children are at the heart of everything we do, so we are looking for individuals to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. From a princess one day to astronaut the next, no two days are ever the same!

Why become a SENDCO Lead with Kids Planet Walton on Thames?

• Town centre location with good transport links.

• Established, supportive management team.

• Proud to have achieved Great Place to Work Certification 2024/2025.

What’s in it for you?

• Free breakfast, lunches and healthy snacks including fresh fruit.

• Accredited training with the KP Academy.

• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity Fertility and Adoption leave.

• Regular staff rewards.

• Team appreciation events.

• Long service awards.

• Dedicated wellbeing package.

• Highly discounted childcare.

• A day off for your birthday.

A SENDCO Lead at Kids Planet Walton on Thames gets:

• Competitive salary.

• Pension plan.

• Annual leave including bank holidays.

• Monday to Friday.

What a SENDCO Lead needs:

• 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.

• 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.

Like the sound of joining our family?

Apply today to be aSENDCO Lead with Kids Planet Walton on Thames!

We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role.

We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self—and flourish!

Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.