SENCO / SEND Teacher – Early Years Specialist

About the role

South Acton Nursery School and Children’s Centre is seeking a dedicated SENCO/SEND Teacher to join its specialist provision. The role supports children with special educational needs across both dedicated SEND groups and mainstream classrooms, ensuring inclusive, high‑quality learning experiences.

Key responsibilities

• Model outstanding teaching and learning for foundation‑stage children with SEND.
• Collaborate with teachers, nursery officers, assistants, and external professionals such as speech‑language therapists, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists.
• Deliver parent workshops covering behaviour, toilet training, school applications and related topics.
• Provide staff training to promote inclusion throughout the centre.
• Contribute to the reduction of inequalities by helping children achieve strong academic and lifelong learning outcomes.
• Support other maintained nursery schools within the Acton Early Years Federation.

Required profile

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and NPQ SENCO qualification, or willingness to work towards the NPQ SENCO.
• Passionate about inclusion and improving outcomes for all children.
• Motivated, caring and enthusiastic with a commitment to safeguarding.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of SEND legislation and best practice.
• Ability to plan and deliver a high‑quality curriculum for reception‑aged children with SEND.
• Effective communication skills for working with parents, staff and external professionals.

What we offer

• Full‑time, permanent position starting 1 September 2026.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive, child‑led environment.
• Professional development and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.