Reception SEND Teacher – Special School – Havering (January Start) £160–£220/day (depending on experience) | Primary/EYFS | Havering | January Start | Full-Time | Long-Term Axcis are delighted to be supporting a highly regarded special school in Havering who are seeking a Reception SEND Teacher to join their nurturing Early Years team from January. The school supports pupils aged 2–19 with a range of complex learning, communication, sensory and physical needs, and is consistently praised for its caring ethos, respectful culture and commitment to personalised learning. Their most recent Ofsted report rated them “Good” across all areas, highlighting strong teaching, effective leadership and excellent pastoral care. The Reception environment includes sensory rooms, adapted outdoor learning spaces and a therapy-informed approach. Staff describe the setting as collaborative, positive and deeply child-centred — a place where pupils’ small steps forward are recognised, valued and celebrated. In this role, you will be: • Leading a small Reception class of pupils with communication needs, developmental delays, autism profiles and sensory processing differences. • Planning and delivering a highly differentiated EYFS curriculum, with a balance of sensory exploration, communication targets, structured play and early academic learning. • Using tools such as visual supports, PECS and Makaton (desirable) to enhance understanding and expression. • Working closely with SALT, OT, Physio, support staff and families to implement personalised learning plans. • Creating a calm, predictable and engaging environment that builds confidence, emotional regulation and independence. • Modelling strong inclusive practice and contributing to behaviour and support plans. What we’re looking for: • QTS/QTLS or a strong ECT with SEND experience. • Previous work in a special school or with children with complex SEND is highly desirable. • Excellent understanding of early years development, communication needs and sensory-based teaching approaches. • A reflective, patient and nurturing practitioner with strong collaboration skills. • Someone committed to holistic, child-centred education. If you’re an EYFS specialist passionate about helping young learners with significant needs flourish, apply today for this rewarding January opportunity.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Max Anastasiou on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1069.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Max Anastasiou&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1069</strong></strong>