Primary Teacher - Specialist SEN School | Training Provided
| Company: | senploy |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £200 to £250 a day |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | TOTNES, DEVON |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 29 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 26 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Primary Teacher - SEN Opportunity - Totnes, Devon (SEN Training Available)
Luma Education Recruitment is working with a welcoming and specialist education setting in Totnes, Devon, that is looking for a passionate Primary Teacher to join their team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a primary teacher who is considering a move into SEN and specialist education. Previous experience within a specialist setting is not essential, as the school provides comprehensive training, guidance and ongoing professional development.
The setting offers a supportive and nurturing environment, with small class sizes, dedicated planning time and a strong focus on personalised learning. Teachers are encouraged to be creative and develop lessons around the interests, strengths and individual needs of their pupils.
If you are an enthusiastic primary teacher looking for a new challenge and would like to develop your career within SEN, this could be an ideal opportunity.
The school provides a bespoke and individualised approach to education, helping pupils develop academically, socially and personally.
The setting offers:
- Small class sizes, allowing teachers to give pupils more individual attention
- A supportive and collaborative staff team
- Dedicated planning and preparation time
- Bespoke learning programmes tailored to individual pupils
- Excellent opportunities for training and professional development
- A creative approach to teaching and learning
- A strong emphasis on outdoor learning and activities
- Regular opportunities for pupils to take part in extra-curricular activities
- A positive environment where staff are encouraged to develop new ideas and approaches
- A focus on helping every pupil recognise their strengths and achieve their potential
As a Primary Teacher, you will:
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to individual pupil needs
- Adapt the curriculum to make learning accessible and meaningful
- Develop creative and practical learning opportunities
- Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
- Monitor progress and celebrate individual achievements
- Work closely with Teaching Assistants and the wider school team
- Contribute to personalised learning and development plans
- Encourage pupils to develop confidence, independence and life skills
- Make use of the school's outdoor environment and wider learning opportunities
- Support pupils to participate in enrichment and extra-curricular activities
- Create a positive, engaging and inclusive classroom environment
This opportunity would suit a qualified Primary Teacher who is considering moving into SEN or specialist education.
You do not need previous SEN experience. The most important qualities are your passion for teaching, willingness to learn and ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
We are looking for someone who is:
- A qualified teacher with QTS or equivalent
- Experienced within primary education
- Passionate about helping every child succeed
- Creative and enthusiastic in their approach to teaching
- Patient, nurturing and adaptable
- Interested in developing their knowledge of SEN
- Confident working collaboratively with colleagues
- Keen to learn and take advantage of training opportunities
- Committed to providing an engaging and personalised education
Previous experience in SEN, specialist education, alternative provision or SEMH would be welcomed but is not essential.
- £200-£250 per day, depending on experience
- Weekly pay
- Full-time, long-term opportunity
- Potential temp-to-permanent position
- Dedicated consultant support
- Comprehensive registration and compliance process
- Access to CPD and professional development
- Extensive training opportunities through the school
- Dedicated planning and preparation time
- Opportunity to develop a career within specialist SEN education
- Ongoing support throughout your placement
Luma Education Recruitment is a specialist education recruitment agency supporting schools and education settings throughout the UK.
We recruit SEN Teachers, Primary Teachers, SEMH Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, HLTAs, Behaviour Support Workers and other specialist education professionals.
We connect talented education professionals with schools and settings where they can develop their careers while making a genuine difference to pupils.
If you are a Primary Teacher looking for a new challenge and are interested in developing your career within SEN and specialist education, we'd love to hear from you.
This is a particularly exciting opportunity for teachers based in Totnes, Devon and the surrounding area who are looking for a supportive setting, smaller class sizes and the opportunity to develop specialist skills.
Please send your CV to Luma Education Recruitment to find out more.
Luma Education Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.