Location: Camden, North London
Role: EYFS Teacher – ASD
Setting: Specialist SEN School
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time
Ribbons & Reeves are working with a specialist SEN school in Camden seeking an enthusiastic and nurturing EYFS Teacher to join their early years provision.
This is an opportunity to work with young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and complex additional needs, helping them develop the foundations for communication, learning and independence.
The RoleYou will lead an EYFS class , creating a structured, engaging and highly supportive learning environment for children who may be at very early stages of their development.
The children may have limited attention spans, limited verbal communication and significant sensory or developmental needs . Some pupils may require support with personal care, including toileting and changing .
Your teaching will focus on building the foundations for learning, including:
Early phonics and communication
Attention and listening
Early literacy and numeracy
Sensory exploration
Play and social interaction
Communication and language
Fine and gross motor development
Independence and self-care
Lessons will need to be short, engaging and highly practical , with plenty of repetition and opportunities for pupils to learn through play, movement and sensory experiences.
The Pupils
You will be working with young children with ASD and additional developmental needs .
Pupils may:
Have very limited attention spans
Be non-verbal or have limited communication
Require visual, sensory or communication support
Need support with personal care and toileting
Find transitions and changes difficult
Require significant repetition and structure to engage with learning
The successful teacher will understand that progress may come in very small steps and will be able to celebrate and build upon those achievements.
We're Looking For QTS or equivalent teaching qualification
EYFS / KS1 teaching experience
Experience working with ASD / SEN is highly desirable
A strong understanding of early childhood development
Experience or confidence delivering early phonics
A patient, calm and nurturing approach
Creativity and flexibility when engaging pupils with very short attention spans
Comfortable supporting pupils with personal care and toileting
Strong teamwork and communication skills
A genuine passion for early years and specialist education
This is not a conventional mainstream EYFS classroom. The successful teacher will need to be comfortable working at the child's developmental level, adapting activities constantly and using play, repetition, sensory experiences and strong relationships to build the foundations for learning.
If you're an EYFS teacher who enjoys seeing the impact of small steps and wants to develop your expertise in specialist ASD education, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Immediate start available.
EYFS ASD Teacher in London employer: Ribbons and Reeves Limited
Join a dedicated SEMH specialist primary school in London, where you will be part of a supportive team committed to making a real difference in the lives of children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. With ongoing training and professional development opportunities, this role not only allows you to build meaningful relationships with vulnerable pupils but also fosters your growth in SEND and behaviour support within a nurturing environment. Experience a fulfilling career that values resilience, compassion, and collaboration.
Contact Details:
Ribbons and Reeves Limited Recruitment Team
