Job Title - Early Years Area SENCo
Location - Sale Waterside, Sale, Cheshire, M33 7ZF
Salary range Band 7 (£33,557 to £35,881 per annum pro rata)
Trafford council is a Living Wage Employer.
Working Pattern - 0.9 FTE (32.63 hrs)
Working hours - 8.30am - 4.30pm
Contract type Permanent
Application deadline 3rd December 2025
Interview date 18th December 2025
Interview type In person
About the Role
We are expanding our SEN Advisory Service and developing our Early Years Team to promote inclusion within Trafford Early Years settings and support the effective implementation of the SEND Code of Practice. We are looking for experienced Early Years practitioners to develop the Early Years SEND workforce and ensure inclusive early learning environments. As Early Years Area SENCo you will provide advice and practical support to Early Years settings about approaches to identification and assessment of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, and interventions to support a child’s SEND needs and achieve positive outcomes. You will provide guidance to implement Ordinarily Available Inclusive Provision (OAIP) and the graduated response, and support settings to complete relevant documentation to meet a child’s SEND needs.
About you
You will have extensive experience of meeting the needs of early years’ children with a wide range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. You will demonstrate inclusive practice and work closely with SENCOs, staff in Early Years settings, families and multi-agency professionals from education, health and social care to ensure positive outcomes for children with SEND. You will be able to work independently and have the ability to organise, plan and prioritise your workload and manage high priority conflicting tasks and issues. You will be able to work collaboratively to develop and deliver training for individual settings and on a wider basis to continue to develop the Early Years workforce.
About us
Trafford Council and its partners in the public, private and third sectors have a Vision which sees us working together to close inequality gaps and maximise Trafford’s huge potential.
Our vision: Trafford where all our residents, businesses and communities thrive.
Trafford is a lively, prosperous place to put down roots and build a career. The council and Trafford schools employ around 8,000 people, who are central to making the area great. In return for their commitment, the council offers its employees development opportunities, as well as a fair and flexible workplace. The council is a Living Wage Employer.
Additional Information
Please note the advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications so, please do not delay in submitting your application.
An enhanced DBS check with children/adults barred list check will be required.
You will have flexibility in terms of hybrid working at home and in the office.
You will be required to drive in this role.
Contact Details
Sara Dale, on tel: 07760 167065, sara.dale@trafford.gov.uk.
About the benefits
You will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work and grow in a people-centered and values-based organisation that promotes a positive permission culture. Your opinions matter so you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things here at Trafford.
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OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
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