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Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator & Lead Teacher in a Resourcebase.

Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School, London, W10 5TN

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  14 May 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  25 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 3 Days per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1-M6
• Additional allowances:

  SEN Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

PURPOSE OF THE POST

To be responsible for the Strategic development of the school's Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision and oversight of the day-to-day operation of that policy with the aim of raising SEN pupil achievement.

Areas of responsibility and key tasks:

Inclusion:

• Promote an ethos of inclusive practice within the setting
• To provide and maintain a high-quality service to children and their families working as part of a staff team to meet children's individual needs.
• To promote non-discriminatory behaviour among children, staff and all the people using the school and ensure that the work is sensitive to the needs of a range of cultural, linguistic groups, is gender sensitive and values diversity.

Knowledge of the Role

• Expert knowledge of the EYFS statutory framework and the SENCo code of practice, and other relevant legislation and guidance within the Education Sector.
• Ensure that the school carries out its statutory responsibilities regarding all students with an Educational Health and Care Plan.
• Maintain an accurate SEND register and provision map
• Be aware of the provision in the local offer.
• To assist in the development of policies and the monitoring of practice.
• Follow all confidentiality and data protection rights
• To carry out such other duties, appropriate to the post as may be required

Progress

• The ability to plan, organise and resource and “enabling” environment for young children with SEND and the ability to evaluate and assess this.
• Analyse assessment data for pupils with SEN or a disability.
• Implement and lead intervention groups for children with SEN, and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Ensure early identification and intervention is implemented across the nursery.
• Work closely with the nursery team to ensure the environment is tailored to the children’s individual needs

Support staff and Training

• Support staff to uphold the setting ethos and approach to children with additional needs, ensuring the setting provides inclusive EY provision.
• Attend professional development opportunities including external training to support areas for development identified during annual appraisal
• Advise the head teacher and governing body of priorities for deployment of staff, and utilise resources with maximum efficiency.
• To take appropriate steps to develop their own expertise/skills in consultation with the Head teacher and to assist in the professional development of others.
• Talk to, advise and support practitioners who are concerned about a child.
• Support staff to do additional observation and assessment of children’s learning and development and ensure differentiated planning to meet that child’s needs. Support key workers to identify smart targets and implement interventions.

Parents

• To promote parents’ involvement in their children's learning and development. To ensure that all practitioners work closely with parents/carers at all stages
• Complete Individual Education Plans (IEP’s) in partnership with parents
• Arrange reviews meetings with parents and other professionals

Additional Responsibilities

• Liaise with other professionals, including those from outside agencies to draw on the expertise and advice of colleagues within the school and that of outside agencies to plan to meet the needs of individual children and their families
• Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and families within the nursery. This will include complying with and actively implement the schools policies regarding Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding and Behaviour Management.

Safeguarding

• Liaise and collaborate with the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) on matters of safeguarding and welfare for pupils with SEN.
• Remain alert to the fact that pupils with SEN may be more vulnerable to safeguarding challenges.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct.

Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the SENCO will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the Head Teacher.

What the school offers its staff

Join Our Vibrant Community at Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School

At Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School, we pride ourselves on being a beacon of excellence in early childhood education. Our school is renowned for its caring, cheerful, and friendly atmosphere, where families feel a strong sense of belonging. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive, nurturing environment where children thrive because they are happy, motivated, and challenged to achieve their best in every aspect.

Our commitment to outstanding educational practice is unwavering. We believe that skilled and passionate educators are the cornerstone of our success. Our inclusive approach ensures that every child is supported to reach their full potential, fostering a love of learning that lasts a lifetime. We celebrate diversity and promote an environment where every child and family feels valued and respected.

Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School serves as a central hub in our community, where children, families, and staff come together as one supportive and cohesive unit. Our school is more than just a place of learning; it is a vibrant community where relationships flourish, and everyone feels a part of something special.

When you join our team, you become part of a welcoming and diverse group of dedicated professionals who uplift and support one another. We share best practices, celebrate successes, and work collaboratively to ensure that our children receive the best possible education.

We are committed to the professional growth of our staff, and wellbeing. Whether you are an experienced SENco or an inspiring teacher you will have access to high-quality professional development opportunities. We invest in ongoing CPD, coaching, and leadership development to help you grow your expertise and leadership potential.

Join us at Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School, where excellence in early years education is not just a goal but a daily practice, and where the sense of community is at the heart of everything we do

Further details about the role

Person specification

criteria

qualities

Qualifications and training

• Qualified teacher status
• Degree
• National Award for SEN Co-ordination / NPQ SENCo or willingness to undertake.

Experience

• Early Years Teaching experience
• Involvement in school self-evaluation and development planning
• Teaching in an ARP / leading a team to support the needs of children with special educational needs and disabilities
• Teaching children with Autism
• In a SENCo role
• Working in partnership with parents and carers
• Working in collaboration with other professionals, including therapist.

Skills and knowledge

• Understanding of high-quality teaching, and the ability to model this for others and support others to improve
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate a vision and inspire others
• Ability to build effective working relationships

Personal qualities

• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality, ensuring that personal beliefs are not expressed in ways that exploit the position
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times

Commitment to safeguarding

Our application process consists of two parts. Part 1 is submitting an application form; Part 2 consists of a lesson observation and interview.
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure in accordance with Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education legislation.
Visits to the school and/or conference calls with the Head Teacher, prior to making an application are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please telephone Golborne and Maxilla to make an appointment. We highly recommend you explore our website.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

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Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 5
• Education phase: Nursery
• School size: 92 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 5
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School website
• Email address: vanessa.finn@golborne.rbkc.sch.uk
• Phone number: 020 8968 5622
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/golborne-children-s-centre

We are an ‘Outstanding’ maintained Nursery School with an Early Years SEN Resource Base, set in the heart of the vibrant, multi-cultural area of North Kensington. We offer 70 full-time equivalent places, in addition to 20 places for children aged 2- 3.

The school is oversubscribed and popular with families in the local communities. Children attend either full time or part time and before and after school and holiday care are also offered.

Arranging a visit to Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vanessa.finn@golborne.rbkc.sch.uk.

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