EYFS SEN Teacher: Play‑Led, Small Classes, Temp‑Perm

Randstad UK; Burnley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Weekly Pay

Temp-to-Perm Potential

Refer-a-Friend Scheme (£300 Rex)

Dedicated Consultant Support

Job summary

Randstad UK is seeking an inspiring EYFS SEN Teacher for a brand-new independent specialist school in the UK. The role is temporary-to-permanent, offering a long-term path in a setting with small classes, low pupil-to-staff ratios, and tailored therapeutic support.

You will deliver play-based, child-led learning for early years with EHCP-guided plans, support non-verbal pupils using AAC and Makaton, and collaborate with therapists, assistants, and families to monitor progress and ensure pupil

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or EYFS teaching equivalent with direct experience teaching children with complex special educational needs.
• Extensive experience or strong understanding of working with non-verbal learners and supporting personal care needs.
• Natural enthusiasm for play-based, child-led pedagogy.
• Patient, nurturing, and resilient approach with exceptional empathy.
• Strong team leadership to direct and support classroom teaching assistants.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Delivering creative, play-focused learning tailored to early years development stages and individual EHCPs.
• Supporting non-verbal pupils using AAC, sensory cues, objects of reference, and visual systems (e.g. PECS, Makaton).
• Providing compassionate assistance with personal care routines, promoting dignity, comfort, and physical well-being throughout the school day.
• Creating an engaging, low-arousal, and sensory-rich classroom environment where pupils feel safe, secure, and motivated to explore.
• Working collaboratively with dedicated support assistants, therapists, external healthcare professionals, and parents to provide holistic support.
• Monitoring, assessing, and celebrating small steps of progress and development milestones.

Skills

Experience with non-verbal learners

Play-based pedagogy

Empathy and nurturing approach

Team leadership

Education

QTS or EYFS teaching equivalent

Job description

Randstad UK is seeking an inspiring EYFS SEN Teacher for a brand-new independent specialist school in the UK. The role is temporary-to-permanent, offering a long-term path in a setting with small classes, low pupil-to-staff ratios, and tailored therapeutic support.

You will deliver play-based, child-led learning for early years with EHCP-guided plans, support non-verbal pupils using AAC and Makaton, and collaborate with therapists, assistants, and families to monitor progress and ensure pupil