We are looking for an experienced early years SENDCO practitioner for our day nursery in Reading. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with children at an amazing Montessori setting.
The Special Education Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the nursery’s Special Educational Needs and Inclusion Policy to ensure that all children are fully included into the setting. You will work closely with the management team and as third in charge, you will occasionally manage the nursery in the absence of the Manager and Deputy Manager.
To apply for this role, you will need to be SENDCO trained with experience of working with SEND children within Early Years. A genuine love of working closely with parents and professionals within this role is a must.
The SENDCO and Third in Charge role will be incorporated within your Practitioner role.
The SENDCO has responsibility for:
* Checking assessments to ensure that they meet the relevant ranges.
* Identifying children who may need additional support.
* Taking the lead in liaising with parents and other professionals for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
* Advising and supporting other practitioners in the setting.
* Ensuring that all relevant records and Individual Education Plans are in place.
* Ensuring that information about individual children with SEND is recorded and updated.
* Applying for additional support for children with more complex special educational needs.
* Always working within company, government, and local authority requirements.
* Working as part of the practitioner team.
* Adhering to legal and statutory requirements when deputising for the Manager and Deputy Manager.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Paid lunch breaks and staff meetings
* Lots of opportunities for training and progression
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
The Nursery is open Monday to Friday from 8am-6pm, 51 weeks of the year, closing for Bank holidays, two inset days and a week at Christmas.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
* Day shift
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: SENDCO Third in Charge LTR Dec 2024
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