SENCO and Inclusion Coordinator - Nurseries - 104564 - Grade 4 in Birmingham

Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK

Full time starting salary is normally in the range £27,546 to £29,171, with potential progression once in post to £32,595.

Closing date: 3rd August 2026

Our offer to you:

People are at the heart of what we are and do. The University of Birmingham is proud to have been a part of the City of Birmingham and the wider region for over 100 years, and we are equally proud to be recognised as a leading global university. We want to attract talented people from across the city and beyond, support them to succeed, and celebrate their success.

We are committed to helping the people who work here to develop through our sector‑leading Birmingham Professional programme which provides all professional services staff with development opportunities and the encouragement to reach their full potential. With almost 5,000 professional services jobs in a wide‑range of functions in Edgbaston and in our campus in Dubai, there are plenty of opportunities for you to be able to develop your career at the University.

We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work.

Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working. In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme. We also have three high quality subsidised day nurseries.

The University operates 3 successful day nurseries – The Elms and The Maples (both in Edgbaston), and The Oaks (in Selly Oak) – providing high quality childcare for over 330 children belonging to University staff, students and local families.

You will be joining a dedicated and supportive team of over 120 nursery professionals with many years of experience, in a warm and welcoming environment where you will be encouraged to develop and thrive.

Role Summary:

The role of the Nursery SEND and Inclusion Lead is to help ensure the setting is inclusive for every child, regardless of background, ability, language, or circumstance. Alongside our wider teams, they will embed inclusive values, practice, and culture across the whole setting with a focus on equity, access, and participation for all children. The SEND and Inclusion Lead will support management in ensuring that all children attending the University of Birmingham nurseries receive high‑quality care and education in a safe and secure environment where they feel welcomed and valued, with the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Main Duties:

• Support Nursery Leadership teams in the development and implementation of the UOB Nursery SEND and Inclusion Strategy.
• Support the Nursery Management teams to monitor the day‑to‑day operation of the setting’s SEND policy.
• Seek out additional support for those children that may need it, including applying for additional funding.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records that help evidence the child and family’s journey and the support being provided or required.
• Complete applications and comprehensive reports for sharing with external agencies.
• Support keyworkers in fulfilling the sector responsibility of planning enhanced transitions for those children that may find the process challenging.
• Support the planning and delivery of training on inclusive environments, behaviour, and curriculum access.
• Maintain strong collaborative relationships with parents.
• Facilitate workshops for parents who may have emerging concerns about their children.
• Connect with the local authority and other agencies to liaise over individual children.
• Build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with organisations specialising in SEND and inclusion.
• Undertake other duties as required to support the management and development of the nursery.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience:

• Qualified in Early Childhood Education or relevant field to Level 3.
• A SEND qualification is desired.
• Experience of supporting children with a range of needs and vulnerabilities.
• Understanding of the EYPP processes.
• Robust knowledge of SEND Code of Practice and current legislation surrounding special educational needs.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to write comprehensive reports.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.

DBS Required:

The University is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice, therefore all associated pre‑employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.