SENCo Practitioner at Attraction Nurseries in Sandhurst

SENCO (Early Years)

Trilakes Nursery and Preschool
38 or 40 hours over 4 days
Up to £14.60 per hour

ABOUT US:

We don’t mean to brag... but we’re kind of a big deal!

Trilakes Nursery is part of the Attraction Nurseries family — a fast-growing childcare group delivering high-quality early years education across the UK.

At our Sandhurst setting, we create nurturing, inspiring environments where children can explore, learn, and grow every single day.

In short, we help children have the best possible start in life — and that means making sure every child is supported, included, and able to thrive

Right now, we’re expanding, growing and investing in our people and strengthening our SEND provision.

Our ethos says it all:

Happy Children. Happy Parents. Happy Staff.

THE ROLE:

We’re looking for a brilliant SENCO to lead and champion inclusive practice across the nursery.

This isn’t your average SENCO role.

You’ll be:
️ Hands-on with children
️ Supporting and coaching your team
️ Making a real, visible difference every single day

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading SEND provision across the nursery

• Supporting children with additional needs to thrive

• ‍ Coaching practitioners on inclusive practice

• Building strong relationships with families

• Working with external professionals (health visitors, LA, specialists)

• Managing support plans, observations, and next steps

• Keeping documentation accurate and compliant

WHY THIS ROLE IS AWESOME:

Is this the BEST SENCO role out there?!

We think it might be…

Real impact — you’ll change children’s lives
Leadership + practice — dedicated area SENCo offering support and guidance
Supportive team — you’re never on your own
Clear structure — strong systems in place, including dedicated paperwork time.
Growing company — real influence and opportunity

REASONS WHY WE'RE AN AMAZING PLACE TO WORK:

• Flexible working — 4-day week

• Up to 34 days holiday + your birthday off

• Bonus scheme — earn up to +30p per hour

• In house qualifications— increase your hourly rate through WOW moments, planning & checklists

• volunteer day — support a charity of your choice

• 50% childcare discount

• Free uniform & DBS

• Referral bonuses up to £750

• Access to company perks across Attraction Nurseries settings

• Wellbeing support (Health Assured + attendance rewards)

• 100+ training courses + SEND development

PLUS: you’ll be making a real difference to children who need it most, and that’s incredibly rewarding

THE PERFECT CANDIDATE:

️ Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification
️ SENCO qualification (desired or willing to undertake training)
️ Strong understanding of EYFS & SEND & Local Authority
️Good organisational skills and time management

You are:
Patient, proactive, and solution-focused
Passionate about inclusion
Confident working with families and professionals
Organised and able to manage multiple priorities
A team player with a positive attitude

And you read this thinking:
“This is exactly what I’ve been looking for!”

WHAT YOUR DAY MIGHT LOOK LIKE:

7:50am – Arrive, coffee, team catch-up
8:30am – Support children and check in on key needs
9:30am – Observe, assess, guide staff
‍‍ 10:30am – Parent meeting
11:30am – Update plans and records
12:00pm – LUNCH
12:30pm – Liaise with professionals / referrals
‍ 1:30pm – Support practice in rooms
3:00pm – Review progress and next steps and IEP’s
4:30pm – Team check-in
6:00pm – Head home!

No two days are the same — and that’s what makes it great!

THE DETAILS:

Trilakes Nursery - Sandhurst
38 or 40 hours across 4 days
Up to £14.60 per hour

We’re looking for someone ready to step up, take ownership, and make a real impact.

SALARY & PROGRESSION:

We don’t just talk about progression — we build it

Plus:

• Pay increases linked to performance & impact

• Funded training and leadership development

• Opportunities to influence SEND across multiple settings

YOUR NEXT STEPS:

If you’re ready to be part of something meaningful, supportive, and genuinely different…

We move quickly and keep things simple.

The process includes interviews and role-based discussions — nothing scary!

Apply now

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