Early Years Manager (SEND)

Ribbons & Reeves; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 45.000 - 55.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Ribbons & Reeves in London is seeking an experienced Early Years Manager to lead a specialist SEND provision for 2–5 year olds with autism. The role focuses on ABA-led teaching within a structured educational environment and requires strong leadership across staff and therapy teams.

You will oversee day-to-day provision, drive improvement, ensure statutory compliance, and raise standards while safeguarding positive outcomes for every child.

Qualificações

• Proven leadership experience in an Early Years/education setting.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS framework and statutory requirements.
• Solid understanding of ABA principles and their educational application.
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team including therapists providing 1:1 support.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee day-to-day running of the provision.
• Lead and develop staff across the setting.
• Evaluate teaching, learning and therapeutic support quality.
• Identify opportunities to raise standards and drive improvements.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Staff development

ABA knowledge

EYFS knowledge

Communication skills

Formação

QTS / EYTS / EYPS

Descrição da vaga

Early Years Manager
Hammersmith & Fulham

£45,000–£55,000 per year
Permanent | Full-time
January start

We are seeking an experienced Early Years Manager to lead a specialist SEND provision, supporting children aged 2–5 with autism and complex developmental needs. The provision supports 10 children, each receiving dedicated 1:1 therapeutic support through a structured, ABA-led approach within an ABA therapy-led educational environment.

We are looking for an open-minded and forward-thinking leader who can embrace this specialist approach, challenge existing practice and continually raise standards.

You will oversee the day-to-day running of the provision, lead and develop staff, evaluate the quality of teaching, learning and therapeutic support, and identify opportunities for improvement.

We welcome applications from senior teachers, Early Years professionals and education managers with strong leadership skills and a sound understanding of EYFS, relevant legislation and ABA. The successful candidate will be open-minded and adaptable, confident challenging existing practice, raising standards and ensuring statutory compliance and positive outcomes for every child within a specialist, therapy-led environment.

Early Years Manager Requirements:

• Holds QTS, Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) or Early Years Professional Status (EYPS)
• Has proven senior leadership or management experience within education or an Early Years setting
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the EYFS framework, Early Years legislation and statutory requirements
• Has a strong understanding of ABA principles and their application within an educational setting
• Is adaptable and confident working within a structured, ABA-led approach to teaching and learning
• Can critically evaluate existing practice, challenge established approaches and drive improvements across the provision
• Understands the developmental needs of young children with autism and complex additional needs
• Has the ability to lead, develop and coordinate a multidisciplinary team, including therapists providing 1:1 support
• Demonstrates strong communication, organisation and decision-making skills

Early Years Manager | Hammersmith & Fulham | INDHOT