Early Years Area SENCO

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Wigan Life Centre South

Salary: Grade 8, £36,363 - £40,777 per annum.

37 hours per week

Permanent

We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.

We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!

Your role:

This role supports early years settings to effectively identify and meet the needs of children with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities). It focuses on early identification, assessment, and intervention, helping practitioners understand individual needs, raise attainment, and ensure smooth transitions into school.

Key responsibilities include delivering training, promoting inclusive and assessment-led practice, and acting as a key link with Family Hubs to strengthen multi-agency coordination. The role also involves line managing SEND Officers through coaching and modelling to improve outcomes for children and settings.

About you:

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early years and SEND, with relevant qualifications and in-depth knowledge of the EYFS, SEND Code of Practice, and child development. They will be an effective communicator with experience delivering training and working across diverse early years settings. Skilled in collaboration and relationship-building, they can work independently and as part of a team, using initiative to plan and implement support strategies.

About us:

Wigan Council has been voted ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.

The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.

This role offers the opportunity to be part of a supportive Early Years Inclusion Team making a meaningful impact on outcomes for children with SEND. You’ll work collaboratively across settings, Family Hubs, and services, shaping inclusive practice and driving early intervention. The role provides variety through training, project work, and leadership responsibilities, including developing others.

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact Joanne Keenan View email address on findajob.dwp.gov.uk View phone number on findajob.dwp.gov.uk

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Interview dates:

Priority candidates Wednesday 17th June 2026

All other candidates Friday 19th June 2026

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