Support when it’s needed most. Structure where it matters most.
We’re looking for flexible and confident SEN Cover Teachers to work across primary schools in Lambeth, stepping in when class teachers are off. These are not your average supply days—you’ll be working with small, supported groups of pupils with additional needs in mainstream settings.
Whether you’re available one day or five, we’ll match you with the right schools and give you all the info you need to walk in with confidence.
Your role:
1. Deliver pre-set lessons and maintain structure in SEN-focused classrooms
2. Work closely with TAs and 1:1s to support pupils with EHCPs or high-level needs
3. Provide consistency, routine, and calm—even when stepping in last-minute
4. Build positive relationships in schools that value SEND expertise
You’ll need:
5. QTS (or equivalent) and primary experience
6. Experience with SEND (ASD, SEMH, MLD, etc.)
7. A steady, flexible approach—you thrive in changing environments
8. A DBS on the Update Service (or be happy to apply)
What you’ll get:
9. Roles in schools that appreciate your SEN knowledge
10. Weekly PAYE pay—no umbrella deductions
11. FREE access to our CPD Academy
12. A dedicated consultant who knows Lewisham inside-out
If you love working with SEN pupils and want the variety of cover teaching without the stress of long-term planning, this one’s for you.
Apply today and we’ll find schools that suit your style.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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