Nursery World
SENDCO
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What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day?
Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we’re passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years.
Join Kids Planet Morrill as a SENDCO!
We’re now looking for a SENDCO Lead to join our team, someone who’s ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.
Why Kids Planet Morrill?
- Long-standing, supportive team
- Large outdoor provisions
- Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
- Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
- Crowned NMT’s Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running
- 80% Childcare Discount – T&Cs apply
What We Offer Our SENDCO
- Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day!
- Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform.
- Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters.
- Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round.
- Long service awards to celebrate your commitment.
- Take the day off on your birthday, it’s all about you!
- Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance.
- Friendly central support team always on hand to help.
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How You’ll Make a Difference As a SENDCO
- By taking the lead in assisting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to engage fully in learning and reach their potential.
- Through leading collaboration with families, staff, and external agencies to design and implement tailored support plans that meet each child’s needs.
- By taking responsibility for promoting an inclusive, nurturing environment where all children feel valued, supported, and able to thrive.
What a SENDCO Needs
- Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification and experience of working at a senior level.
- Have a detailed understanding of the requirements set by Ofsted.
- Excellent understanding of EYFS.
- Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.
- Experience of working with children with SEND requirements.
- Experience of working in partnership with parents and outside agencies.
- Ability to demonstrate multi agency working and experience of leading staff meetings
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We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role.
We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish!
Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.
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