08/09/2026
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Job Title: Deputy Nursery Manager & Designated SENCo (Dual role)
Location: Laindon
Setting: TTO PVI, Micro Day Nursery (14-place setting)
Salary: ยฃ13.70 to ยฃ14.70 dependent on experience
Closing date: Friday 25th September 26
Interviews: Tuesday 29th September 26
Start date: Monday 2nd November 26
Qualifications Required: Full & Relevant Level 3 Early Years Qualification (Minimum)
About Us:
๐ถ๐ป๐ฆ๐ผ๐ง๐ฝ We are a unique, fully inclusive, mixed age, one room setting. Due to our micro size, we pride ourselves on a warm, family feel where every child receives deeply individualised attention.
๐คฉ๐ฑWe plan in the moment and are spontaneous in our approach to delivering the EYFS curriculum. We have a straightforward recording system without a heavy admin workload.
๐ธ๐๐ฆWe go out into the community every day, whatever the weather depending on where our little ones current interests or developmental needs take us.
๐คธโโ๏ธ๐๐คน๐ผโโ๏ธ No two days are ever the same, they are active, full of fun and variety and there is no time for clock watching!
๏ฟฝ๐ฉ๐ผโ๐ณ๐งผ๐๐ผ๐ฅฐ We work effectively as a great close team and all chores are shared fairly and respectfully to all regardless of age, experience or qualification.
We are seeking a passionate early years leader to step into a dual role as our Deputy Manager and designated SENCo.
The Role:
This is a brilliant "best of both worlds" position. You will work closely alongside the Nursery Manager to oversee daily operations, mentor our small staff team, and lead high-quality practice on the floor. Simultaneously, you will champion our inclusive culture, managing the graduated approach for the small number of children currently on our SEND register.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership: Stepping up to run the setting in the Managerโs absence.
Inclusion & SEND: Maintain and update Essex "One Plans", coordinate with our local Inclusion Partner, and work closely with the finance manager to manage submissions to the Essex Early Years Resource Panel for SENIF top-up funding.
Partnerships: Build close, trusting relationships with our small community of parents and coordinate transitions to local primary schools.
What We Are Looking For:
A minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification.๏ฟฝProven experience identifying additional needs and implementing the Assess, Plan, Do, Review cycle.๏ฟฝKnowledge of the Essex SEND local offer or a willingness to complete the Education Essex Online SENCo Induction.
Whats in it for you?
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๐ Fixed working days & hours
๐๐ฅฐ A secure position as a valued team member.
๐โโ๏ธ Supportive, fair & accommodating manager who appreciates her team.
๐ฅฐ๐โค๏ธ๐๐งก๐๐๐ The reward of making a difference to children with varied abilities and levels of need. Being a part of their journey and seeing them achieve.
๐ฅพ๐ Uniform provided, including boots and coat for all terrain adventures.
๐ฅค๐ง Free refreshments
๐๐ฅณ An extra day off for your birthday.
๐ Employee assistance programme
