Reception Teacher
Are you passionate about teaching in SEN? An outstanding OFSTED rated SEN school in Southwark are looking to expand their EYFS team for the summer term.
1. Small class sizes - reception aged students
2. Two Teaching Assistants in the class
3. Excellent Resources provided for the Reception Teacher
4. Supportive Environment
5. Excellent CPD training offered weekly
6. Southwark location
The Reception Teacher Job
We are seeking a Special Educational Needs, EYFS Teacher for a vibrant primary school in Southwark, specialising in supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) in a reception aged setting.
In this rewarding Reception Teacher role, you will be responsible for creating a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment tailored to the unique needs of each student. Your expertise as an Reception Teacher will help develop individualised learning plans that promote engagement, independence, and social skills.
The School
The successful Reception Teacher applicant would be joining an outstanding SEN school in Southwark for children with severe learning difficulties. This SEN school offers provision for pupils from 4-19 years, who have severe learning differences. The school provides a range of unique enabling environments, both indoor and outdoor, which are used to maximise learning opportunities and meet pupil's specific needs and allows the students to gain independence and life skills.
Reception Teacher Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement personalised educational programs based on a play based EYFS curriculum.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including therapists and educational psychologists.
- Monitor and assess student progress, adapting approaches as the primary teacher in the classroom.
- Engage with parents and caregivers to support student development at home and in school.
- Build resources that support the EYFS framework
- Work with and lead a support team within the classroom.
Reception Teacher Qualifications
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent (5-11 year old PGCE)
- Strong knowledge of ASD and SLD.
- Experience working in a primary education setting is preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Join us in making a profound impact on the educational journey of ASD/SLD students as an Reception Teacher. If you are passionate about inclusive education and ready to embrace a challenging yet fulfilling role, we would love to hear from you! Please send your