SENCo Practitioner

Company: Attraction Nurseries

Role summary

SENCo Practitioner is a full-time role at Attraction Nurseries in Sandhurst, England, United Kingdom (on-site). Posted 2026-08-27. Experience level: 2-5.

Job title
SENCo Practitioner
Company
Attraction Nurseries
Location
Sandhurst, England, United Kingdom
Work arrangement
on-site
Employment type
full-time
Category
Healthcare Support
Experience level
2-5
Date posted
2026-08-27

If you are passionate about supporting children with diverse learning needs, this role at Attraction Nurseries offers a wonderful opportunity to make a real impact in an early years setting. You will enjoy a collaborative environment where you can help little ones flourish while building a rewarding career in inclusive education.

Job description

🌟 SENCO (Early Years)🌟

πŸ“ Trilakes Nursery and Preschool

πŸ•‘ 38 or 40 hours over 4 days

πŸ’· Up to Β£14.60 per hour

πŸš€ ABOUT US:

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

Trilakes Nursery is part of the Attraction Nurseries family β€” 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 β€” and that means making sure every child is supported, included, and able to thrive πŸ’›

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.

πŸ’‘ 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:

βœ”οΈ Hands-on with children

βœ”οΈ Supporting and coaching your team

βœ”οΈ 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

πŸ‘©β€πŸ« Coaching practitioners on inclusive practice

🀝 Building strong relationships with families

πŸ“ž Working with external professionals (health visitors, LA, specialists)

πŸ“ Managing support plans, observations, and next steps

βœ… Keeping documentation accurate and compliant

πŸ’₯ WHY THIS ROLE IS AWESOME:

Is this the BEST SENCO role out there?! πŸ‘€

We think it might be…

✨ Real impact β€” you’ll change children’s lives

✨ Leadership + practice β€” dedicated area SENCo offering support and guidance

✨ Supportive team β€” you’re never on your own

✨ Clear structure β€” strong systems in place, including dedicated paperwork time.

✨ Growing company β€” real influence and opportunity

🎁 REASONS WHY WE'RE AN AMAZING PLACE TO WORK:

πŸ—“ Flexible working β€” 4-day week

🌞 Up to 34 days holiday + your birthday off

πŸ’Έ Bonus scheme β€” earn up to +30p per hour

πŸ“ˆ In house qualificationsβ€” increase your hourly rate through WOW moments, planning & checklists

πŸ’– volunteer day β€” support a charity of your choice

🚼 50% childcare discount

πŸ‘• Free uniform & DBS

πŸ’° Referral bonuses up to Β£750

🎟 Access to company perks across Attraction Nurseries settings

🧘 Wellbeing support (Health Assured + attendance rewards)

πŸŽ“ 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:

βœ”οΈ Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification

βœ”οΈ SENCO qualification (desired or willing to undertake training)

βœ”οΈ Strong understanding of EYFS & SEND & Local Authority

βœ”οΈ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:

πŸ‘‰ β€œThis is exactly what I’ve been looking for!”

⏰ WHAT YOUR DAY MIGHT LOOK LIKE:

β˜• 7:50am – Arrive, coffee, team catch-up

πŸ‘Ά 8:30am – Support children and check in on key needs

πŸ” 9:30am – Observe, assess, guide staff

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ 10:30am – Parent meeting

πŸ“ 11:30am – Update plans and records

🍴 12:00pm – LUNCH

πŸ“ž 12:30pm – Liaise with professionals / referrals

πŸ‘©β€πŸ« 1:30pm – Support practice in rooms

πŸ“Š 3:00pm – Review progress and next steps and IEP’s

πŸ“‹ 4:30pm – Team check-in

🏑 6:00pm – Head home!

No two days are the same β€” and that’s what makes it great!

πŸ“ THE DETAILS:

πŸ“ Trilakes Nursery - Sandhurst

πŸ•‘ 38 or 40 hours across 4 days

πŸ’· Up to Β£14.60 per hour

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

πŸ“ˆ SALARY & PROGRESSION:

We don’t just talk about progression β€” we build it πŸš€

πŸ’‘ 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 β€” nothing scary!

πŸ‘‰ Apply now

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