Assistant Manager & SENd Lead
| Posting date: | 07 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,000.00 - £32,500.00 pa |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 May 2026 |
| Location: | Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 6BB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1543332 |
Summary
Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and creating a magical learning environment where children flourish? Do you have experience in early years education and a desire to provide dedicated support? Then this could be the dream role for you. We are seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Manager and SENd Lead to join our friendly Nursery team.Hours, Salary & Benefits:Hours: 40 hours between 7:30am and 6:00pm Monday to Friday. Permanent role, year-round.Salary: £31,000.00 - £32,500.00 paBenefits:5% Employer PensionMeans tested discount for staff childrenDiscretionary Christmas closureAdditional day off for wellbeingPaid CPD trainingFree meals whilst on dutyCareer Growth: Excellent opportunities for career development, including access to fully funded apprenticeshipsShopping discount cardPersonal accident at work coverWellbeing & counselling schemeFree staff uniformFree on-site parkingAbout Our Nursery:Cricklade Manor Nursery is a warm, friendly, and kind place where children from 3 months to 5 years flourish. Our classrooms offer a world of opportunity that are a home away from home.We provide affordable, high quality learning and adventures through year round care from 7:30am to 6:00pm.The children's favourite part of our nursery is our walled garden. They love exploring the wide open greenery, watching our chickens and exploring our dedicated Forest School, which we use come rain or shine.Located conveniently near Swindon and Cirencester, we offer excellent teaching and care for our children.As a member of our team, you are essential to our daily life. You'll be helping us create a warm and caring environment full of curiosity and exploration across the whole nursery including our newest additions in the baby room.Main Responsibilities:Reporting into: Nursery ManagerIn addition to your responsibilities as a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner (see candidate pack), you will be responsible for the following: Supporting day-to-day running of our busy, friendly nurserySupporting nursery manager and confidently managing the nursery in their absenceLeading SEND provision in the Nursery and working closely with families and professionals alongside the SENDCo.Assist with maintaining and critically assessing all policies, procedures and practiceTake a lead role in training and mentoring apprentices Provide ongoing training and support to nursery staff to ensure high-quality teaching practices, (noodle now, first aid)Assist in personnel and staffing procedures and issues, including carrying out interviews for new staff, return to work interviews, one-to-one meetings, disciplinaries etcEnsure all practitioners in the setting understand their responsibilities to children with SEN and the setting's approach to identifying and meeting SEN. Advise and support colleagues. Ensure parents are closely involved throughout and that their insights inform action taken by the setting.Adapt learning activities to suit the child’s unique needs, ensuring inclusion within the nursery setting.Implement strategies from professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and educational psychologists.Support with staff rotas and roomingCover lunchtimes and sickness/holidays where neededPerson Specification:A completed Early Years Level 3 qualification. Experience leading a team, either as a room lead, or Deputy ManagerA relevant qualification in Early Years or Special Educational Needs, desirable not essentialExperience working with children with additional needs, ideally in an early years settingA strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and EYFS framework.Patience, empathy, and a nurturing approach to working with childrenExcellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with staff, families, and external specialistsA passion for inclusive education and supporting children to reach their full potentialThe ability to create a stimulating environment that motivates children to learn independently. The ability to plan, assess and carry out children’s observations.To read the full job description, see the attached candidate pack.