Lime Tree Nursery is a family-run business with eight nurseries across Rotherham, Barnsley, North Notts and Sheffield, providing care for children from birth to five years. We create a home‑from‑home environment, fostering curiosity and child‑led learning using The Curiosity Approach. We encourage children to think independently, nurture their enthusiasm for learning and prepare them for school and beyond. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Level 3 SENCO practitioner to join us as a SENCO, working up to 40 hours per week.
Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the provision of support and day‑to‑day operations for children with SEND in the nursery setting.
* Liaise with and advise fellow members of staff.
* Maintain a SEND register and oversee the records of all children with special educational needs.
* Ensure that all children with SEND have an up‑to‑date support plan, individualized Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP) in place, and that these are reviewed regularly.
* Ensure that all ISG paperwork and claims for funding are submitted in a timely manner, ensuring all deadlines are adhered to.
* Work with the nursery team to provide appropriate accommodations and support so that all children with SEND can succeed.
* Develop and implement policies and procedures for identifying and assessing children with SEND, and for providing support and accommodations in line with UK legislation and best practices.
* Act as a point of contact for parents and carers of children with SEND, providing information, advice and support.
* Liaise with external agencies such as Portage, the local authority, health services, educational psychology and speech and language therapists to ensure children receive the appropriate support and accommodations.
* Keep up-to-date with current research, legislation and best practices in SEND, and use this knowledge to inform practice.
* Ensure existing and new members of staff are aware of SEND policies and procedures.
* Work with the nursery manager to ensure that the nursery’s SEND provision is of a high quality and meets the needs of all children with SEND.
* Attend and participate in annual reviews and other meetings relating to children with SEND.
Qualifications
* Experience working with children with SEND in an early years setting.
* A Level 3 recognised childcare qualification.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
* Knowledge of current SEND legislation and best practices (desirable).
Benefits
* Opportunity to lead a brand‑new nursery setting.
* Ongoing CPD and training opportunities.
* Career progression within a growing company.
* Staff events and team‑building opportunities.
* Work where your expertise will help every child thrive and reach their full potential.
Competitive salary (dependent on experience and qualifications).
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