Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) x 2 roles

NO CVs accepted. Applicants must complete an sub,it an application form via our recxruitment website. JOB PURPOSE: To coordinate support for children aged 2-5 with SEND at Springfield Park Road Nursery or Mini-Springers Nursery, working alongside nursery staff, parents and outside agencies to ensure the nursery provides high quality inclusive EYFS provision in line with the SEND Code of Practice and EYFS Framework. · To promote an ethos of inclusive practice within the nursery, high expectations for children with SEND and the best possible outcomes. To provide advice and support to Children’s Centre colleagues in relation to SEND. To provide advice and support to other staff within the Springfield Project in relation to SEND, including Seedlings Stay and Play. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead the SEND provision for the nursery · Work with the nursery manager to regularly review the SEND policy and practice within the setting and agree how it will be implemented. · Be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the setting’s SEND policy, and for coordinating provision across the setting. · Implement SEN support and the graduated approach of: assess, plan, do, review to meet the outcomes identified for the child, including writing and reviewing SEN support plans as well as statutory paperwork, such as EHC needs assessment requests (with support from Area SENCO). · Apply for ISEY funding for individual children and ensure funding is implemented to support children effectively. Support colleagues · Ensure all practitioners in the setting understand: o their responsibilities to children with SEN o how to work actively and effectively within the Assess Plan Do Review cycle. · Support individual practitioners in implementing the approach for individual children · Identify and use training and other sources of support available to colleagues. · Support the nursery manager and staff during inspections by regulatory bodies and assist in the implementation of any recommendations. Partnership working · Make sure parents receive the information, advice and support that they need in order to participate in the SEN decision-making process. · Involve parents in the discussion of any early concerns, in identifying any SEN, and at all stages of the graduated approach. · Ensure parents are closely involved and that their insights inform action taken by the setting. · Work closely with the Area SENCO and other professionals from education, health and social care agencies as required, making referrals as needed. · Understand the Birmingham local offer. · Work alongside Springfield Children’s Centre in running a stay & play for children with SEND · Provide advice on SEND to Children’s Centre colleagues. · Provide advice on SEND to other Project staff and volunteers including Seedlings Stay and Play group and our Child Friendly Neighbourhood team. Continually develop own practice Reflect on own practice and undertake continuous professional development, including training related to SEND as well as attending relevant and mandatory training courses and maintaining appropriate Safeguarding and First Aid Certificates. Alongside the nursery manager, regularly evaluate the effectiveness of provision. Other promote the Springfield project’s ethos, vision statement, and benefits. attend all staff meetings and Project training days as required.

Location: Moseley, GB

Posted Date: 4/13/2025