SEND; EYFS Teacher

We are looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic EYFS SEND Teacher to join our inclusive early years provision in Lewisham. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled practitioner who is passionate about ensuring children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) receive the highest quality start to their education.

You will be responsible for delivering personalised, engaging learning experiences tailored to meet a wide range of additional needs within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

• Plan and deliver creative, differentiated EYFS curriculum provision
• Identify and assess children with emerging and diagnosed SEND needs
• Develop, implement, and review Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Deliver targeted interventions to support communication, social interaction, and early development
• Work closely with the SENCO, teaching assistants, and external professionals
• Build strong partnerships with parents and carers
• Track progress and maintain accurate records in line with statutory requirements
• Create a nurturing, safe, and inclusive classroom environment

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Proven experience within EYFS
• Strong understanding of SEND, including ASD, speech and language needs, and SEMH
• Experience adapting teaching approaches and environments to meet individual needs
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A calm, patient, and child-centred approach

• SEND qualification or specialist training
• Experience with in a specialist provision or resource base

• A supportive and experienced leadership team
• Access to high-quality CPD and SEND-specific training
• A collaborative, inclusive working environment
• Well‑resourced early years provision
• Opportunities for career progression

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

If you are a passionate early years practitioner dedicated to inclusive education and making a lasting difference, we encourage you to apply.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

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