Early Years SEND and Inclusion Lead

Blenheim Primary School, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 4HX

2 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  6 March 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time role working 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,992 per annum
• Pay scale: Level 5 point 8

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a Nursery SEND Coordinator to join our existing team, who must be qualified to a level 3 Early Years Practitioner and preferably holda relevant special educational needs and disabilities qualification.

We would consider an experienced level 3 practitioner for the right candidate if willing to undertake relevant training.

We are looking for a child focused staff member that has a particular interest in working with vulnerable children and families. Part of your role would be to work with parents and other professionals developing individual support plans for children with additional needs and ensure that these plans are then implemented within the nursery.You will also be required to undertake relevant safeguarding training in order to work with the leadership team to support vulnerable children, reporting to and attending professional meetings as required.

You will be required to work 37 hours per week flexibly to meet the needs of our nursery which operates from 7am - 6pm. Your role will include working directly within the nursery rooms as an early year’s practitioner as well as dedicated time to undertake your inclusion role.

The successful candidates will be able to:

• Inspire and motivate staff and children
• Communicate with families
• Work as part of a committed, friendly and hardworking team

What the school offers its staff

The school and Nursery can offer you:

• A forward thinking, dynamic atmosphere where lifelong learning has high priority
• A happy environment with real team work
• New and innovative ways of working including online observations and communications with parents through the tapestry and parent hub
• Every opportunity to develop your skills
• An innovative EYFS curriculum where creativity and personalised learning are core elements

We offer:

• Local Government Pension Scheme membership
• A staff benefit scheme providing discounts on everything from food shopping to insurances and holidays, as well as 24/7 access to health care professionals and online wellbeing advice.
• Our values driven approach and the opportunity to work in a supportive, collaborative and friendly environment.

Commitment to safeguarding

LIHT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and the successful applicant will need a satisfactory enhanced DBS certificate and supportive references.

We foster a culture of inclusivity that celebrates differences, promotes understanding, and ensures that no one is discriminated against in any way. By embracing diversity, we believe we can tap into the unique perspectives and talents of our employees, creating a more innovative and creative workforce that can better meet the needs of our pupils.

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About Blenheim Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 661 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Blenheim Primary School website
• Email address: shills22@lihtrust.uk
• Phone number: 01702474684
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/blenheim-primary-school-leigh-on-sea

Blenheim Primary School is a popular and successful primary school in Southend with an innovative curriculum, inspirational teaching and children with outstanding behaviour and positive attitudes to learning.

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