Little Explorers Day Nursery
Address: Stonham Aspal, Suffolk IP14 6AF
Salary: £27,644 - £28,267 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Reference: 0840
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) to join our educational team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting children with special educational needs, ensuring they receive the appropriate guidance and resources to thrive in their learning environment. This position requires a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive atmosphere that caters to the diverse needs of all students.
You will play a pivotal role in supporting children with special educational needs, ensuring they receive the appropriate guidance and resources to thrive in their learning environment. This position requires a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive atmosphere that caters to the diverse needs of all students.
Your responsibilities:
develop and implement tailored educational plans for children with special educational needs
utilise applied behaviour analysis techniques to support behaviour management strategies
educate staff and parents on best practices for supporting children with additional needs
conduct regular assessments to monitor progress and adapt strategies as necessary
provide mentoring and tutoring for students, focusing on areas such as maths and literacy
engage in proofreading educational materials to ensure clarity and accessibility
collaborate with preschool and toddler care teams to create a seamless transition for young learners
maintain detailed records of student progress and interventions, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
What you will need:
proven experience working with children, particularly those with special educational needs
qualification in Early Years and ideally the SENCO training (although training will be provided)
excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively engage with students, parents, and colleagues.
About us
At Little Explorers we are dedicated to providing high quality care for children 3 months – 5 years in a warm and friendly environment. We are a small nursery and truly believe the needs of the children come first. Staff foster good bonds with the children and it is a great environment to work in. We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and fun person to join our team.
What we will offer you
Working with us will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding. you can expect a competitive salary and benefits package including:
free uniform
NEST pension scheme for all staff
employee of the month awards
bonuses for attendance
annual staff meal
offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks
access to online training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development.
For more information
To find out more, please contact Eileen Wardlaw by calling 01449 711593 / 07354338421.
How to apply
Completed applications are to be returned to Eileen Wardlaw via email at: [email protected].
Closing date: 31 August 2026.
Interview date: August 2026.
Promoted as JOTW (Job of the Week) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.
Little Explorers – Stonham Aspal are committed to safeguarding the welfare of its children, families and staff. All staff, students and volunteers are required to have an enhanced DBS check to ensure their suitability and undertake safeguarding training.
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