Nursery Deputy Manager and SENCO

Holy Cross Preschool Nursery LTD

Overview:

Holy Cross Pre-school Nursery and Kids’ Club is dedicated to providing the best possible learning experience for children in a caring and friendly environment while embedding our ethos of care, nurture, inspire.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment practices, including satisfactory references, identity checks, and an enhanced DBS check.

Job Purpose:

The role of the Nursery Deputy Manager and SENCO is to lead and take responsibility of the day to day running of the setting in the absence of the manager, and SEND support in line with the EYFS and SEND code of practice, whilst delivering the highest standards of childcare.

Benefits

• Term time only
• 1 paid Well-being day per academic year
• Robust training and CPD
• Up to 5 inset days per academic year
• Competitive Salary

Role & Responsibilities:

Childcare

• Work in collaboration with the nursery manager
• Promote our values and ethos to ensure a child-centred, safe and stimulating environment is provided whilst meeting the individual needs of every child.
• In the absence of the manager, be responsible and accountable for the day to day operational and organisational aspects of the nursery in line with policies and procedures, safeguarding, Ofsted requirements, local authority guidance, SEND code of practice, health and safety and equal opportunities.
• Ensure that all aspects of the Statutory Framework for Early Years Foundation Stage and Welfare requirements are delivered to the highest standard.
• Work in partnership with local childcare / education providers, health providers and all other agencies.
• Develop and maintain procedures for review and assessment of each child’s progress.
• Support and manage alongside the manager an effective parent liaison programme.
• Take accountability of role modelling and empowering the staff team to deliver high standards of childcare

SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator)

• Lead and coordinate the provision for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across the nursery.
• Ensure the nursery meets the requirements of the SEND Code of Practice and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Identify, monitor and support children with additional needs, ensuring appropriate interventions are planned and reviewed.
• Work closely with parents and carers to build positive partnerships and support each child's individual needs.
• Liaise effectively with external agencies and professionals, including Speech and Language Therapists, Educational Psychologists, Health Visitors and the Local Authority SEND team.
• Develop, implement and review Individual Support Plans (ISPs) and targeted learning plans where appropriate.
• Support practitioners to deliver inclusive, high-quality teaching and learning experiences for all children.
• Provide guidance, coaching and training to colleagues to promote inclusive practice and increase confidence in supporting children with SEND.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records and ensure documentation is completed in line with statutory requirements.
• Monitor children's progress and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions, adapting support where necessary.
• Contribute to safeguarding and promote the welfare, wellbeing and inclusion of every child.
• Foster a positive, inclusive environment where every child is valued, respected and supported to achieve their full potential.
• Keep up to date with current legislation, guidance and best practice relating to SEND and inclusive education.
• Work collaboratively with the Nursery Manager and wider staff team to continuously improve SEND provision across the setting.