Job Description:

SEN Primary Teacher – Totnes (TQ9)

Location: Totnes, Devon (TQ9)
Pay: £180 – £230 per day
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, term time
Contract: Temporary, with a view to permanent
Start date: ASAP

Luma Education Recruitment is recruiting an SEN Primary Teacher for an independent specialist school in Totnes, South Devon. You will lead a small class of KS1 and KS2 pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, many of whom have had a disrupted time in mainstream education. Lessons are planned around each child's EHCP targets, with literacy, numeracy and emotional wellbeing given equal weight. The post starts on a temporary basis with a route to a permanent contract.

About the School

The school is a small independent specialist setting in the Totnes area and part of a wider group of specialist provisions. Class sizes are small, every class has teaching assistant support, and pupils follow a broad, personalised curriculum with therapeutic support built into the school day.

The Role

• Planning and teaching a broad primary curriculum to a small class, adapted to each pupil's EHCP targets and working level
• Running phonics, reading and maths in small groups and 1:1, alongside the class teaching assistants
• Setting up clear routines and a calm, predictable classroom
• Using the school's wellbeing and behaviour approaches to help pupils manage their emotions and return to learning
• Tracking progress and contributing to EHCP reviews and meetings with parents, carers and other professionals

What You'll Need

• QTS (or equivalent) with experience teaching KS1 and/or KS2
• Experience teaching pupils with SEN, ideally including SEMH, autism or ADHD
• Confidence adapting lessons for pupils working well below age-related expectations
• Clear communication with parents, carers and external agencies

You'll be a patient, nurturing primary teacher who prefers small classes and builds steady, trusting relationships with children.

Why Work with Luma?

• Your own dedicated consultant – personalised support from someone who understands your skills, preferences and career ambitions.
• Market-leading pay rates – competitive rates that recognise your experience and the value you bring.
• Long-term security – access to ongoing contracts and exciting temp-to-perm opportunities.
• Invest in your future – access to ongoing CPD, training and opportunities to develop your skills.
• Reliable weekly payments – prompt, dependable pay with dedicated payroll support.
• Outstanding opportunities – access to rewarding roles across SEN, SEMH, alternative provision and mainstream education.

About Luma Education Recruitment

Luma Education Recruitment is a specialist education recruitment agency connecting exceptional teachers and support staff with schools and specialist settings across the UK. We understand that great education professionals deserve great opportunities, genuine support and a recruitment partner who puts them first.

Luma Education Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates will go through safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS and reference checks.

Luma Education Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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