Primary Teacher (Year 2 – SEMH) – Lewisham, South East London
Location: Lewisham, South East London Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term (Maternity Cover) Start Date: February – End of Academic Year Pay: Competitive (AWR-compliant, dependent on experience)
Are you a Primary Teacher with SEMH experience looking for a long-term role in South East London?
Uniform Education is recruiting a Year 2 Primary Teacher for a specialist SEN school in Lewisham, supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Autism (ASC), and communication difficulties.
About the School – SEN School in Lewisham
This Co-operative Trust special school in Lewisham caters for pupils aged 4–16 with complex social, communication, and interaction needs.
The school offers:
A highly individualised curriculum tailored to each learner
Strong focus on independence, engagement, and life skills
Supportive environment with small class sizes (approx. 8 pupils)
Excellent staff-to-student ratio with Teaching Assistant support
Primary Teacher Role – Year 2 (SEMH / SEN)
As a Primary Teacher in Lewisham, you will lead a Year 2 class with a small group of pupils requiring additional behavioural and emotional support.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan and deliver differentiated lessons in line with the UK National Curriculum
Work closely with Teaching Assistants to support learning
Monitor and track student progress and development
Create a structured, safe, and engaging learning environment
Requirements – Primary Teacher (Lewisham)
To be considered for this Primary Teacher job in South East London, you must have:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential
Experience teaching Primary (KS1 preferred – Year 2)
Experience supporting pupils with SEMH / SEN / Autism
Strong behaviour management skills
Good knowledge of the UK National Curriculum
A proactive, resilient, and nurturing teaching approach
Why Apply for this Role?
Long-term maternity cover role (until end of academic year)
Small class size (approx. 8 pupils) with strong TA support
Opportunity to work in a specialist SEN school in Lewisham
Competitive pay aligned with AWR regulations
Support from a REC Gold Standard Awarded agency
Apply Now – Primary Teacher (Lewisham, London)
If you’re a Primary Teacher with SEMH experience looking for a role in Lewisham or South East London, apply today or contact Prince at Uniform Education to discuss further opportunities.
Uniform Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates must hold an Enhanced DBS (or be willing to obtain one), provide references, and complete compliance checks including a prohibition from teaching check.
