Eyfs Teacher

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; South Cheriton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD and professional development

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking an experienced EYFS Teacher to support a specialist SEND setting in Yeovil on a full-time basis. The role offers immediate start with October 2026 start considered and may extend beyond the October half-term.

You will lead an EYFS/SEND classroom, planning accessible and engaging activities while adapting to each child’s development. A supportive SEND team and Teaching Assistants will collaborate closely to deliver quality learning.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with EYFS experience.
• Experience in SEND settings or specialist school.
• Strong safeguarding understanding and responsiveness.

Responsibilities

• Lead an EYFS/SEND classroom and create accessible learning.
• Plan and deliver engaging EYFS learning activities.
• Adapt lessons for children at different developmental levels.
• Support communication, interaction, independence and emotional development.
• Use sensory and practical activities to encourage participation.
• Monitor progress and respond to individual targets.
• Create a safe, structured and nurturing classroom environment.
• Collaborate with Teaching Assistants and the SEND team.

Skills

EYFS experience

SEND knowledge

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

EYFS Teacher | Yeovil | Full-Time

EYFS experience combined with a passion for SEND? We’d love to hear from you.

Teaching Personnel is looking for an experienced and adaptable EYFS Teacher to support a specialist education setting in Yeovil on a full-time basis.

The placement is available immediately, with an October 2026 start also considered, and is initially expected to run until the October half-term.

There is potential for the position to be extended depending on the needs of the setting.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who understands Early Years education and knows how to adapt their practice for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). We are looking for someone experienced who can hit the ground running and provide stability, structure and engaging learning from day one.

What Will the Role Look Like?

You will be responsible for leading an EYFS/SEND classroom, creating learning opportunities that are accessible, purposeful and appropriate for each child's individual stage of development.

• Planning and delivering engaging EYFS learning activities
• Adapting lessons for children working at different developmental levels
• Supporting communication, interaction, independence and emotional development
• Using sensory and practical activities to encourage participation
• Monitoring children's progress and responding to individual targets
• Creating a safe, structured and nurturing classroom environment
• Working closely with Teaching Assistants and the wider SEND team

What Experience Are We Looking For?

This position requires an educator with strong classroom experience who can step confidently into the setting without needing extensive guidance.

Previous experience teaching EYFS, Reception or within a specialist SEND school is important. Experience supporting children with more complex needs would be particularly valuable.

You will need to be patient, creative and adaptable, with a strong understanding of safeguarding and the ability to recognise that progress may look very different for each child.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive rates of pay
• A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout the placement
• Access to CPD and professional development
• Opportunities across specialist and mainstream schools
• Support with registration and compliance
• Access to future SEND opportunities that suit your experience and availability

If you are an experienced EYFS Teacher with SEND knowledge and feel confident stepping into a specialist classroom,

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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