At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead early years SEND initiatives and support teams to enhance child development.
- Company: Join a unique cooperative that prioritises community and member benefits.
- Benefits: Enjoy discounts, generous leave, health programmes, and full training opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for national travel and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Leadership experience in early years SEND and strong knowledge of child development.
The predicted salary is between 29000 - 29000 £ per year.
Your Coop are looking for an Early Years SEND Lead to join our society. We’re a unique multi-sector group operating in Food, Childcare, Travel, Post Office, Healthcare and Utilities, meaning you will get a breadth of experience in a collaborative and fast-moving organisation. No two days will ever be the same! At Your Coop, you will be part of a business that puts people at the heart of everything they do. What makes us different? The money you help us make is returned to our members and communities. We are a cooperative which means we share a third of our profits with our members and invest a third in our community support initiatives. In a profit-driven world, we are the difference. We’re proud to be owned by our members, and we’d love to be owned by you.
As an Early Years SEND Lead you will be responsible for:
- Provide leadership and professional perspective to the practice of early years teaching that intertwines co-op values with big difference initiatives and accreditations to best drive child development that also aligns with the EYFS.
- Ensure a joined-up approach with the Excellence, Regulatory, Learning & Development and Operational teams to collectively achieve our goals.
- Be an advocate and demonstrate a positive commitment to our educational distinction and fresh approach to learning.
- Have a clear vision for a progressive offering for children with SEND and develop our teams with CPD related to SEND practices.
- Ensure that robust and scalable processes are in place to ensure all nurseries continually deliver outstanding SEND practices, with any challenges being promptly responded to.
- Lead the day-to-day operation of the SEND policies and procedures across the group, coordinating support across Nursery SENDCos and liaising with the Excellence team regarding support.
- Design and lead the delivery of appropriate training sessions to support SENDCos and their respective teams across the Childcare group.
- Liaise with senior management to coordinate appropriate training and focused support to enhance the teams' CPD.
- Produce accurate and appropriately evidenced reports based on sound evidence.
Who are we looking for?
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Demonstrated experience within a leadership and management position.
- Proven experience in terms of leading, training and supporting teams regarding SEND in Early Years.
- Extensive knowledge of legislation relating to children with Additional Learning Needs specifically in relation to the SEND Code of Practice.
- Excellent knowledge of child development and the ability to work and communicate effectively with families and other professionals.
- Knowledge of implementing strategies/provision to support children with SEND in Early Years.
- An ongoing awareness of the current developments in the area of expertise.
- Experience of applying for SEND Inclusion Funding and EHCPs.
- Demonstrates a strong focus on always improving outcomes for children.
- Good IT skills – Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience of using technology and data to support performance improvement.
- Ability to travel nationally.
- Current driver’s licence.
What can we offer you?
- Employee Discounts – Save up to 60% off Childcare, 20% off your Food Shop and 15% off your next Holiday.
- 30 Days Annual Leave - Rising with service up to a maximum of 37 days.
- Health and Wellbeing Programmes – Benefit from our Stream App and our partnership with Grocery Aid for financial and mental health support.
- Full Training and Accredited Development Plans.
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Family leave and more!
Early Years SEND Lead in Warwick employer: OurCoop
At Your Coop, we pride ourselves on being a cooperative that puts people at the heart of everything we do, offering a unique opportunity for an Early Years SEND Lead to thrive in a collaborative and dynamic environment. With extensive employee benefits including generous discounts, a robust health and wellbeing programme, and a commitment to professional development, we ensure our team members are supported both personally and professionally. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and communities, where your contributions directly benefit our members and enhance our educational initiatives.
