Area SENDCO - Seedlings Deputy Manager
| Posting date: | 19 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £39,890 to £44,096 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 October 2025 |
| Location: | Doncaster, South Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | City of Doncaster Council - Early Years |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
The Area SENDCO role sits within the Early Years Inclusion Team as part of the wider Intervention and Prevention Service within the Children, Young People and Families Directorate.
As Area SENDCO, you will act as a strategic link between education, health, and social care to ensure high-quality early years provision for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Support smooth transitions into compulsory education, ensuring children with identified needs are fully included in all learning opportunities. Provide expert advice, training, and challenge to early years SENDCOs and practitioners in schools and settings, helping them meet the diverse needs of children in their care. Build and maintain strong partnerships with a wide range of professionals and agencies to coordinate effective support for children, families, and settings.
In addition, you will hold the position of Deputy Manager at Seedlings Nursery, where you will act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and mentor within the nursery. Deliver safe, high-quality education and care for children aged 2–5 years, in line with statutory EYFS requirements. Champion inclusive practice and embed a neurodiversity-affirming approach across the setting. Contribute to and implement both nursery and City of Doncaster policies and procedures. Support children and families in preparing for future educational placements, working collaboratively with multi-agency partners to ensure smooth transitions.
As Area SENDCO, you will act as a strategic link between education, health, and social care to ensure high-quality early years provision for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Support smooth transitions into compulsory education, ensuring children with identified needs are fully included in all learning opportunities. Provide expert advice, training, and challenge to early years SENDCOs and practitioners in schools and settings, helping them meet the diverse needs of children in their care. Build and maintain strong partnerships with a wide range of professionals and agencies to coordinate effective support for children, families, and settings.
In addition, you will hold the position of Deputy Manager at Seedlings Nursery, where you will act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and mentor within the nursery. Deliver safe, high-quality education and care for children aged 2–5 years, in line with statutory EYFS requirements. Champion inclusive practice and embed a neurodiversity-affirming approach across the setting. Contribute to and implement both nursery and City of Doncaster policies and procedures. Support children and families in preparing for future educational placements, working collaboratively with multi-agency partners to ensure smooth transitions.
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