SEN Teacher - KS2 (Year 3) - Lambeth
Location: Lambeth, South London
Pay: £180-£250 per day (Main Pay Scale)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start: September 2026 (including a paid one-week induction and handover)

A supportive and community-focused SEN school in Lambeth is seeking a skilled and resilient SEN Teacher to join their team, teaching a KS2 Year 3 class. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a well-established Lambeth provision supporting pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and complex behaviour.

A paid one-week induction and handover will be provided, enabling you to build relationships with pupils and staff, understand individual needs, and ensure a smooth and consistent transition into the role within this Lambeth setting.

The SEN Teacher Role (KS2 - Year 3)

As an SEN Teacher, you will deliver highly personalised, structured learning to a small class of Year 3 pupils with SLD and complex behavioural needs. The role requires a consistent, therapeutic approach, with a strong focus on communication, emotional regulation, and engagement.

You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure all strategies are aligned and responsive to each pupil's individual profile.

Key Responsibilities (SEN Focus):

• Plan and deliver highly differentiated, sensory-informed lessons aligned to KS2 (Year 3) outcomes
• Use structured teaching approaches, visual supports, and repetition to support pupils with SLD
• Apply consistent behaviour support strategies, including de-escalation and proactive planning
• Understand and respond to the underlying needs behind complex behaviours
• Adapt the learning environment to support sensory regulation and reduce triggers
• Promote engagement through motivating, accessible, and developmentally appropriate activities
• Support communication development using simplified language, visuals, and alternative methods where appropriate
• Build strong, trusting relationships through consistency, patience, and clear boundaries

About the School

This inclusive SEN school caters for pupils aged 4-19 with a range of complex needs. The school offers small class sizes, a therapeutic and structured approach, and a strong emphasis on individualised learning and behaviour support.

Essential SEN Skills & Experience:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching KS2 pupils, ideally Year 3, within an SEN or specialist setting
• Strong understanding of Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and complex behaviour
• Experience using positive behaviour support and trauma-informed approaches
• Knowledge of sensory processing needs and how they impact behaviour and learning
• Ability to remain calm, consistent, and reflective when supporting pupils with high levels of need

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%