Early Years Educator

The Independent Schools Council; London; On-site; NOK 391,000 - 567,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly policies

Flexible working

Job summary

Caelum House School in London is seeking an EYFS teacher for the 3-5 age group. You will plan and deliver play-based learning tailored to each child, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and coaching parents.

Join a nurturing setting that integrates evidence-informed approaches and prioritises safeguarding, inclusion, and individual progress within a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Early Years Educator Level 3 or equivalent.
• Belief in child-led, play-based pedagogy and a strengths-first mindset.
• Experience supporting pupils with communication differences and sensory profiles; autism-supportive practice desirable.
• Reflective, organised and data-informed; strong communication and teamwork.
• Committed to safeguarding; PVG or Enhanced DBS (or eligible) and registration with the Update Service required.

Responsibilities

• Support deliver high-quality EYFS provision with clear, sequenced learning and formative assessment.
• Differentiate for communication, sensory and social needs; embed visual supports and regulation strategies.
• Integrate therapy goals from NDBI, SCERTS, PRT into daily routines and continuous provision.
• Track progress against individual targets and contribute to reviews and reports.
• Create a safe, inclusive, communication-rich environment that celebrates progress.
• Work in partnership with parents and external professionals.
• Contribute to safeguarding, behaviour and whole-school development.

Skills

Play-based pedagogy

Autism-friendly support

Child-led learning approach

Education

Early Years Educator Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

EYFS Teacher (Early Years Class)

Caelum House School (Blue Sky Autism Project)

London SW1V 2NY (Pimlico Site)

Contract type: Full-time (part-time/flexible considered)

Contract term: Permanent

Start date: Immediate

Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience + pension

Phase: Primary (Early Years / EYFS)

Age range: 3-5

About Caelum House School

Caelum House School is a nurturing specialist provision created by Blue

Sky Autism Project. We offer bespoke, play-based early education and

communication support for children aged 3-11. Our classrooms are

joyful, child-led and grounded in evidence-informed practice,

integrating NDBI, SCERTS, PRT, DIR/Floortime and sensory integration strategies.

The role

We are seeking a compassionate, creative EYFS teacher to join our early

years class. You will plan and deliver engaging, play-based learning

tailored to each child's needs, working closely with our

multidisciplinary team and partnering with parents through modelling and

coaching.

Key responsibilities

• support deliver high-quality EYFS provision with clear, sequenced learning and formative assessment.

• Differentiate for communication, sensory and social needs; embed visual supports and regulation strategies.

• Integrate therapy goals from NDBI, SCERTS, PRT into daily routines and continuous provision.

• Track progress against individual targets and contribute to reviews and reports.

• Create a safe, inclusive, communication-rich environment that celebrates progress.

• Work in partnership with parents and external professionals.

• Contribute to safeguarding, behaviour and whole-school development.

What we're looking for

• Early Years Educator Level 3 or equivalent

• Belief in child-led, play-based pedagogy and a strengths-first mindset.

• Experience supporting pupils with communication differences and sensory profiles; autism-supportive practice desirable.

• Reflective, organised and data-informed; strong communication and teamwork.

• Committed to safeguarding; PVG or Enhanced DBS (or eligible) and registration with the Update Service required.

Desirable

• Knowledge of NDBI, SCERTS, PRT, DIR/Floortime or similar early intervention approaches.

• Experience in specialist, ASN or SEND settings.

• Additional training in speech, language and communication needs.

What we offer

• Small classes with high adult to child ratios and individualised learning.

• Supportive, mission-led team with multidisciplinary expertise.

• High-quality CPD and coaching, including access to Play2Talk programmes.

• Opportunities to contribute to research, outreach and training.

• Family-friendly policies and consideration for flexible working.

Safeguarding

Caelum House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Appointments are subject to satisfactory references Enhanced DBS checks.