EFYS Teacher
Location: Ripon, North Yorkshire
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: MPS/UPS; £31,650 - £49,084 per annum
Contract Type: Part-Time/Full-Time
Are you a nurturing and creative EYFS Teacher with a passion for supporting young children with additional needs? Do you believe in early intervention and child-centred learning as the foundation for lifelong development?
GSL Education are currently seeking a qualified and compassionate EYFS Teacher to work at a warm and inclusive Client school for children with range of Special Needs and Disabilities in Ripon, North Yorkshire.
About the School:
* The school's aim is to give children and young people with needs related to social, emotional, and mental health an excellent education, encouraging possibilities for success, and enhanced life skills.
* The school wants to support youth in overcoming obstacles to learning and working toward the development of positive behaviours and constructive attitudes.
* The school supports a large number of students with additional learning or neurodevelopmental challenges, such as ADHD and Autism.
* The school's curriculum is designed to be engaging, relevant, and stimulating, providing a solid foundation for future success.
* The school’s focus is on academic achievement, personal development, and community engagement which reflets their belief in empowering students to become confident, responsible, and compassionate individuals ready to make a positive impact in the world.
EFYS Teacher Role and Responsibilities:
* Deliver a creative and engaging Early Years curriculum tailored to the individual needs of each child.
* Plan multi-sensory, play-based learning experiences that support communication, cognitive, physical, and emotional development.
* Use strategies such as PECS, Makaton, Attention Autism, and TEACCH to aid communication and engagement.
* Work collaboratively with SEN Teaching Assistants, therapists, and families.
* Monitor and record pupils' progress.
* Foster a positive, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment.
EFYS Teacher Requirements:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or EYTS with experience teaching within Early Years Foundation Stage.
* Experience working with children with special educational needs, preferably in an SEN or inclusive setting.
* Strong understanding of child development, early intervention strategies, and differentiated learning.
* Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
* Hold an Enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for a new one.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
If you would like to apply for the position of EFYS Teacher in Ripon, North Yorkshire, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit GSL Education official website to apply online.