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Job summary

Main area
Nursery
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent: na
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week (22.5 within opening hours of nursry)
Job ref
193-8336617CORPB2/3Nursery
Employer
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Rainbow Day Nursery
Town
Reading
Salary
£25,272 - £27,476 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/11/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust logo

SEND Co

NHS AfC: Band 3

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”

Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements.  The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’.  

We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions

We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate

We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live

We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, we value candidates who bring their unique personalities, skills, and experiences to the Trust. When completing your application, we encourage you to highlight your individual achievements and strengths, showing us how they align with the requirements outlined in the job description and person specification. While we recognise that some applicants may use AI tools during the process, please be mindful that AI-generated responses can often lack the personal detail and relevance needed to demonstrate your suitability for the role. AI generated content is discouraged by the Trust and may diminish the candidates chances of success.

Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us.  We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.  

Please note: all vacancies automatically close when 50 applications have been received.

Job overview

 

A nursery SENCO ensures early identification, coordinated support, strong partnerships with parents, and effective collaboration with professionals, forming the backbone of inclusive early years practice

Using the 
Special educational needs and disability code of practice the SENCO will ensure all children have the same opprtunities.

Main duties of the job

The nursery SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) is responsible for identifying children’s SEN, coordinating support, advising staff, involving parents, and liaising with external professionals, as required by the SEND Code of Practice and EYFS framework.

Working for our organisation

Diversity makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

We support flexible working wherever possible, with requests considered on an individual basis taking into account service requirements, operational needs and the requirements of the role.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

 

  • Make sure staff know how to identify concerns and follow the setting’s SEN procedures.
  • Embed SEND and equality legislation into everyday practice. 
  • Lead early identification through observations, assessments, and monitoring.
  • Use the graduated approach (assess–plan–do–review). 
  • Oversee interventions and ensure strategies are tailored to each child.
  • Maintain accurate records and ensure continuity during transitions. 
  • Provide guidance on SEN strategies and support staff confidence.
  • Involve parents at every stage, from early concerns to planning outcomes.
  • Ensure their insights shape decisions and support plans. 
  • Collaborate with health visitors, speech and language therapists, local authority SEND teams, and other agencies.
  • Remove barriers to learning and support access to the curriculum. 
  • Keep up to date with SEND legislation, best practice, and training.

Person specification

Education Early Years Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • 1
Desirable criteria
  • Level 3 childcare level 2 childcare senco level 3

PFA

Essential criteria
  • PFA
Desirable criteria
  • PFA /SENCO TRAINING

Nursery /School Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • safeguarding
Desirable criteria
  • SEND PRACTICE KNOWLEDGE

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Florence Nightingale FoundationNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy will automatically close when 50 applications have been received.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
MICHELLE TAHTCHER
Job title
NURSERY MANAGER
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01183227112
Additional information

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