Five Education Recruitment Limited | EYFS Teacher

The School
A nurturing and inclusive special school catering to students aged 4-19 with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities and Severe Learning Disabilities. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and stimulating environment where each child can thrive and achieve their potential. With small class sizes, tailored learning pathways, and a multidisciplinary team, the school focuses on meeting the diverse needs of its students through personalised education, care, and therapy.

The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate EYFS Teacher to join our specialist provision. You will be responsible for delivering a highly individualised curriculum to young children with PMLD and SLD. This role requires creativity, patience, and the ability to create a sensory-rich learning environment that supports the development of communication, physical, and social skills. You will work closely with teaching assistants, therapists, and families to ensure each child's needs are met.

Main Responsibilities

1. Plan and deliver engaging, sensory-based learning experiences tailored to the needs of children with PMLD and SLD.
2. Create a safe, supportive, and stimulating classroom environment that promotes exploration, communication, and development.
3. Use a range of communication methods, including Makaton, PECS, and sensory cues, to support children's understanding and expression.
4. Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, and external professionals.
5. Track and assess each child's progress, adapting teaching strategies to meet their evolving needs.
6. Support children with personal care, feeding, and mobility needs as required.
7. Engage with parents and carers to share progress and develop consistent approaches to learning and care.

Essential Criteria

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching nursery or reception.
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework.
• Knowledge and understanding of PMLD and SLD.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a commitment to supporting the holistic development of each child.

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience working in a special school.
• Training in Makaton, PECS, or other communication systems.
• Knowledge of sensory integration strategies and approaches.

What can Five Education offer you?

• Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences.
• We offer free specialist training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, etc.
• Recommend a friend bonus scheme.
• Refunded DBS cost after working 20 days.
• Guaranteed work scheme, the perfect agreement to get into supply work with peace of mind, without worrying about whether you will be offered work or not.
• Specialist support/mentoring while you are working.

Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fees or employers' NI. We are also proud to be an accredited Living Wage employer. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.

Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks and TRA checks. Applicants who do not have a non-voluntary enhanced DBS on the update service will need to process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work and the DBS has been registered on the update service.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.

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