Play Assistant / SENDCo
Play Assistant / SENDCo
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Job Description
Salary: Variable depending on hours
Hours: Monday 9am until 3pm Tuesday 9am until 3pm Thursday 9am until 3pm Friday 9am until 3pm (could be changed for the right candidate)
Contract: Permanent
Neston Preschool Playgroup is a key part of the Neston Community. As well as our lovely Preschool we also provide a Breakfast and After School Club to the children of Neston Primary are committed to;
- Providing a high quality of care and education for children below statuary school age.
- Working in partnership with parents and carers to help children to learn and develop.
- Add to the life and well-being of our local community.
- Offer children and their parents a service that promotes equality and values diversity.
What Neston Preschool Playgroup can offer you:
- Time Off in Lieu
- Overtime
- 4 weeks paid holiday per year (paid as part of your monthly salary)
- Salary split over 12 months of the year
Job Purpose:
To support the learning development and wellbeing of children within the Preschool setting through structured and unstructured play to act as the the SENDCo ensuring that the needs of children with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) are identified and supported in line with statutory guidance and Preschool policies.
Play Assistant Duties:
- Engage children in age-appropriate play and learning activities that promote physical emotional social and cognitive development.
- Set up supervise and tidy away play areas and activities.
- Foster a safe stimulating and inclusive environment for all children.
- Support childrens personal social and emotional development encouraging positive relationships.
- Observe and record childrens progress sharing relevant information with the Preschool team and parents/carers.
- Assist with daily routines including snack times hygiene routines and outdoor play.
- Promote safeguarding health and safety practices always.
SENDCo Duties:
- Identify and assess the needs of children with SEND in collaboration with staff parents/carers and external professionals.
- Develop implement and review Individual Support Plans for children with additional needs.
- Provide guidance and support to staff on inclusive practices and differentiated activities.
- Liaise with external agencies (e.g. Health visitors speech therapists educational psychologists to coordinate additional support.
- Ensure the Preschool meets its statutory obligations under the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and relevant legislation.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records of SEND-related matters.
- Promote an inclusive ethos where all children can thrive and achieve their potential.
- Attend monthly staff meetings.
Person Specification:
Find out more and apply:
More information can be gathered by telephone Tina Munford (Playgroup Manager) onor contacting Jade Hayward via email;
To apply online please download the application formand click the apply now button below to upload your completed application form and covering letter online.
Please note: CVs will not be considered.
Closing date (and time): Friday 18th July 2025 at 6pm
Interview date: TBC
Commencement date: Monday 1st September 2025
Neston Preschool Playgroup is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.
Employment Type
Full Time
