EYFS Educator: Play-Led, Autism-Support Specialist

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

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.