Job Description
Location: Totnes, Devon
Pay: £200-£250 per day, depending on experience
Contract: Full-time | Long-term | Temp-to-Perm
Start Date: 23 September 2026 onwards
Application Deadline: 14 October 2026
SEMH Teacher - Totnes
Luma Education Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a
specialist school in Totnes, Devon
, seeking a committed and experienced
SEMH Teacher
to join their teaching team.
This position would suit a teacher who is passionate about working with young people who may experience
social, emotional and mental health difficulties, behavioural challenges, anxiety, low confidence or barriers to accessing education
.
You will provide engaging and structured teaching while creating a supportive classroom environment in which pupils can develop academically, socially and emotionally.
Key Responsibilities
In This Role, You Will
- Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual needs
- Take account of pupils' abilities, starting points and learning requirements
- Support students with SEMH, behavioural and additional learning needs
- Set clear expectations and establish consistent classroom routines
- Develop positive, respectful relationships with pupils
- Adapt teaching approaches to maintain engagement and encourage participation
- Promote confidence, independence and resilience
- Support pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour
- Monitor attainment, progress and individual development
- Work closely with Teaching Assistants and pastoral colleagues
- Contribute to individual support and education plans
- Maintain a safe, calm and purposeful learning environment
The Ideal Candidate
The Successful Candidate Will Ideally Have
- Experience teaching pupils with SEMH or behavioural needs
- A recognised teaching qualification, with QTS or equivalent desirable
- Strong classroom management and behaviour management skills
- A calm, patient and consistent approach
- The ability to build effective relationships with pupils who may be disengaged from education
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Confidence adapting lessons and resources to suit individual learners
- Resilience and flexibility when supporting complex needs
- A genuine commitment to helping young people achieve positive outcomes
Experience within an
SEMH school, specialist setting, alternative provision, PRU or SEN environment
would be advantageous.
What Luma Education Recruitment Offers
- £200-£250 per day, depending on experience
- Weekly pay
- Full-time, long-term opportunity
- Potential temp-to-permanent position
- Dedicated recruitment consultant
- Straightforward registration and compliance process
- Access to CPD and professional development
- Opportunity to build specialist SEMH experience
- Ongoing support throughout your placement
About Luma Education Recruitment
Luma Education Recruitment is a specialist education recruitment agency supporting schools and education settings throughout the UK.
We recruit
SEMH Teachers, SEN Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, HLTAs, Behaviour Support Workers and other specialist education professionals
.
We focus on connecting talented education professionals with schools and settings where they can have a meaningful impact on pupils' lives.
Apply Today
If you are a
SEMH Teacher, SEN Teacher, Special Educational Needs Teacher or Alternative Provision Teacher
looking for your next opportunity in
Totnes, Devon or the surrounding area
, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Please send your CV to Luma Education Recruitment to discuss the opportunity further.