Early Years SENCO / Nurture Room Leader (Level 3 minimum)

Job Type: Part\-time / Full\-time (Term\-Time Only considered, with flexibility for All Year Round)

Hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Salary: Insert hourly rate or salary range here \- e.g., £13\.71 \- £14 per hour, depending on experience

Location: Tiny Toez @ East Staffs

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate, dedicated, and qualified Level 3 Early Years Practitioner with proven SENCO experience to join our team.

In this rewarding role, you will hold a dual responsibility: acting as the Setting SENCO across the entire building, while being based in our dedicated Nurture Room. The Nurture Room is a specially designed, supportive space for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). You will work alongside another supportive member of staff to co\-lead a small, focused group of 6–8 children at any one time, ensuring they receive the targeted care and intervention they need to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting SENCO: Oversee the implementation of SEN strategies across the building, offering advice and support to other staff members.


• Nurture Room Lead: Manage the Nurture Room, creating a calm, stimulating, and inclusive environment for a small group of 6–8 children.


• Assess \& Plan: Identify children's individual needs, create tailored learning plans, and monitor progress.


• Partnership: Work closely with parents, external agencies, and local authorities to ensure holistic support for every child.


• Compliance: Maintain accurate, up\-to\-date SEN records and documentation.

• Qualifications: Must hold a full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years (or higher).


• SENCO Credentials: Must possess a relevant, recognised SENCO qualification and proven experience in a SENCO or SEND\-focused role.


• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively with another staff member in the Nurture Room.


• Local Knowledge (Preferred): Knowledge of Staffordshire local authority SEND processes, thresholds, and external agencies is highly desirable, though not a strict necessity.

• Core Hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM


• Preference: Term\-Time Only (approx. 38–39 weeks per year).


• Flexibility: We are open\-minded! We will happily consider candidates looking for All Year Round contracts if preferred.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be subject to strict pre\-employment checks:

• An Enhanced DBS Check (Clean and registered on the Update Service is a plus).


• Provision of at least 2 professional references (including your most recent employer).


• Proof of qualifications and right to work in the UK.

If you are an experienced SENCO looking for a fulfilling role where you can truly make a daily impact in a dedicated nurture setting, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV today.

Pay: £12\.71\-£14\.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount


• Free parking


• On\-site parking

• Do you hold a relevent SENCO qualification and have experience working with children with additional needs?


• Is your DBS on the update service?

• SENCO: 2 years (preferred)

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