Early Career Teacher (ECT) – Primary SEN


Company:	senploy
Salary:	£150 to £230 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	TQ9 5RZ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	4 Sept 2026
Closing date:	1 Oct 2026

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Summary

Early Career Teacher (ECT) - Primary SEN

Location: Totnes, Devon

Pay: £150-£230 per day (depending on experience)

Duration: Full-time | Long-term | Temp-to-Perm

Luma Education Recruitment is working with a welcoming and specialist education setting in Totnes, Devon, that is looking for an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher (ECT) - Primary to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ECT Primary Teacher who is interested in developing a career within SEN and specialist education. Previous SEN experience is not essential, with the setting offering comprehensive training, guidance and ongoing professional development to help you build your confidence and specialist knowledge.

With small class sizes, dedicated planning time and a highly personalised approach to learning, this setting provides an excellent environment for an ECT to develop their teaching practice while gaining valuable experience supporting pupils with additional needs.

The school provides a bespoke and individualised approach to education, supporting pupils to develop academically, socially and personally.

The setting offers:

- Small class sizes with high levels of individual support

- A welcoming, supportive and collaborative staff team

- Dedicated planning and preparation time

- Bespoke learning programmes tailored to individual pupils

- Excellent training and professional development opportunities

- Support for teachers developing their knowledge and experience of SEN

- Creative and practical approaches to teaching and learning

- A strong focus on outdoor learning and activities

- Opportunities for pupils to take part in enrichment and extra-curricular activities

- A positive environment where teachers are encouraged to develop new ideas

- A strong focus on pupil wellbeing, confidence, independence and achievement

As an ECT Primary Teacher, you will:

- Plan and deliver engaging lessons appropriate to individual pupil needs

- Adapt and differentiate learning to make the curriculum accessible

- Develop creative, practical and engaging learning opportunities

- Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils

- Monitor pupil progress and celebrate individual achievements

- Work closely with Teaching Assistants and the wider education team

- Contribute to personalised learning and development plans

- Support pupils in developing confidence, independence and life skills

- Make effective use of outdoor learning and the wider school environment

- Encourage participation in enrichment and extra-curricular activities

- Develop your understanding of SEN and specialist teaching approaches

- Take advantage of training, mentoring and professional development opportunities

This role would suit an Early Career Teacher (ECT) / recently qualified Primary Teacher who is looking to develop their career in a supportive specialist setting.

SEN experience is not essential. The school is particularly interested in teachers who are passionate about teaching, willing to learn and committed to building positive relationships with pupils.

We're looking for someone who is:

- Qualified with QTS or equivalent

- An Early Career Teacher (ECT) or recently qualified Primary Teacher

- Experienced within primary education

- Passionate about helping every pupil reach their potential

- Patient, nurturing and adaptable

- Creative and enthusiastic in their approach to teaching

- Interested in developing their knowledge of SEN and specialist education

- Confident working as part of a supportive team

- Keen to learn and take advantage of training opportunities

- Committed to delivering personalised and engaging learning

Previous experience in SEN, SEND, specialist education, Alternative Provision or SEMH would be welcomed but is not essential.

- £150-£230 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 SEN training and specialist development

- Dedicated planning and preparation time

- Opportunity for an ECT to develop a career within 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 ECTs, Primary Teachers, SEN Teachers, SEMH Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, HLTAs, Behaviour Support Workers and other specialist education professionals.

We connect talented education professionals with supportive schools and settings where they can develop their careers and gain valuable experience.

If you are an Early Career Teacher (ECT) or recently qualified Primary Teacher looking for a new challenge and would like to develop 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 areas who are looking for a supportive setting, smaller class sizes and the opportunity to develop specialist SEN teaching skills.

Please send your CV to Luma Education Recruitment to find out more.

Luma Education Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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