Primary Teacher - SEND / SEMH | Outreach & Outdoor Learning
| Company: | Luma Education Recruitment Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £200 to £230 a day |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Totnes |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 24 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 24 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Location: Totnes, Devon
Pay: £200–£230 per day, depending on experience
Duration: Full-time | Long-term | Temp-to-Perm
Start: ASAP / Flexible
Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday
Luma Education Recruitment is recruiting for an enthusiastic and active Primary Teacher to join a supportive specialist education setting in Totnes, Devon.
This is a role for a teacher looking for something a little different from a traditional classroom environment.
Alongside teaching, the role involves outreach, outdoor learning, community activities, life skills and enrichment, giving you the opportunity to work with pupils in a variety of environments and help them develop both academically and personally.
The setting supports young people with SEND, SEMH, EBSNA and other barriers to accessing mainstream education, using a highly personalised approach built around individual interests, needs and aspirations.
A Different Kind of Teaching Role
If you're a Primary Teacher who enjoys getting outside, being active and thinking creatively about how young people learn, this could be an excellent opportunity.
The role can involve:
Teaching in small groups and on an individual basis
Outreach work with pupils who may struggle to access traditional education
Outdoor learning and practical activities
Community-based learning and local trips
Supporting pupils with life skills and independence
Sports, physical activities and enrichment
Creative and practical learning
Helping pupils re-engage with education
Building confidence through real-world experiences
You won't be spending every day behind a desk or teaching from a textbook. The focus is on meeting pupils where they are and finding engaging ways to help them learn and progress.
The Role
You will plan and deliver engaging, personalised learning for pupils with a range of SEND and SEMH needs.
Lessons may take place in the classroom, outdoors, within the local community or as part of an outreach programme, depending on the needs of the pupils.
You will work closely with the wider team to develop positive relationships, understand individual needs and create opportunities for pupils to succeed.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated learning
Support pupils with SEND, SEMH and barriers to education
Deliver learning in both classroom and community environments
Take part in outreach and alternative education programmes
Incorporate outdoor and practical learning into the curriculum
Support extracurricular activities, enrichment and life skills
Adapt teaching around individual needs, interests and EHCP outcomes
Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils
Encourage confidence, independence and positive engagement
Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development
Work closely with Teaching Assistants and the wider specialist team
Contribute to individual learning plans and progress monitoring
About You
This role would suit a Primary Teacher who is passionate, energetic and genuinely enjoys working with young people.
You might be an experienced Primary Teacher, SEND Teacher or SEMH Teacher — or a mainstream teacher looking for a more individualised and rewarding way of working.
We're particularly interested in teachers who are:
QTS qualified
Experienced in Primary education
Passionate about SEND / SEMH education
Active, energetic and happy working outdoors
Comfortable working outside the traditional classroom environment
Creative and confident adapting lessons around individual pupils
Interested in outdoor education, sport, practical learning or community activities
Patient, resilient and emotionally intelligent
Strong at building positive relationships
Flexible and willing to get involved in the wider life of the setting
You don't need to have worked in a specialist setting before. A strong Primary background combined with the right attitude and willingness to learn can be equally valuable.
Why Apply?
£200–£230 per day, depending on experience
Totnes, Devon
Full-time, long-term opportunity
Potential temp-to-perm opportunity
Small-group and personalised teaching
Outreach and community-based education
Outdoor learning and practical activities
Variety — no two days necessarily look the same
Opportunity to develop specialist SEND/SEMH experience
Supportive and collaborative team
Opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils who may not thrive in mainstream education
Dedicated Luma Education Recruitment consultant
Weekly pay
About the Setting
This specialist education provision in the Totnes area of Devon works with young people who require a more flexible and individualised approach to education.
The setting combines classroom learning with outreach, outdoor education, community activities, practical learning and enrichment.
The aim is not simply to deliver a traditional curriculum, but to help pupils develop the skills, confidence and independence they need for their next steps.
Staff work closely together and are encouraged to bring their own interests, ideas and strengths into the learning experience.
For the right teacher, this is an opportunity to build a role around education, relationships, outdoor learning and real-world experiences.
About Luma Education Recruitment
Luma Education Recruitment is a specialist UK education recruitment agency working with mainstream schools, SEND settings, SEMH provisions, alternative provision and specialist education providers across the UK.
We recruit for Primary Teachers, SEND Teachers, SEMH Teachers, Teaching Assistants, HLTAs and wider education professionals across Devon and the UK.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
To discuss this Primary Teacher – SEND/SEMH role in Totnes, send your CV to daniel.benson@lumaedrec.com or call 0204 576 4344.
If you're a passionate Primary Teacher looking for something different — with outdoor learning, outreach, community activities and genuine variety — we'd be pleased to hear from you.
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