Maths and English through Play

About the learner:

• Diagnosis: Autism Spectrum Disorder, hyperflexible joints, awaiting audiology assessment

• Communication: Pre-verbal; uses hand-leading, gestures, vocalisations, Makaton, and visual supports

• Learning: Developmental delays across multiple domains, short attention span, prefers highly structured, adult-led activities with visual cues

• Social & Emotional: Mild-mannered, can become overwhelmed in noisy environments, benefits from clear routines and sensory strategies

• Sensory: Mixed hypersensitivities/hyposensitivities; uses sensory-seeking behaviours and benefits from a sensory diet and proprioceptive activities

Strengths:

• Cheerful, loving nature with good engagement in sensory play and visual learning

• Able to make choices and imitate adult actions during play

• Enjoys construction and structured activities

• Self-regulates by removing himself when overstimulated

Role Requirements:

• Deliver EYFS English & Maths through play-based learning

• Use Makaton, visual timetables, objects of reference, and sensory activities

• Build engagement and independence through structured, motivating sessions

• 10 hours per week, delivered at the family home in Caterham

• Experience with Autism and early years education essential

If you are compassionate, reliable, and skilled in creating engaging, structured learning opportunities for children with additional needs, we''d love to hear from you.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.