Primary Teacher - SEND | Permanent (Tameside)

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Primary Teacher – SEND / SEMH

Location: Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, OL6 7ST

Salary: £28,000–£35,000 per annum, depending on experience

Contract: Full-time | Permanent

Start: ASAP / Flexible

Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm

Luma Education Recruitment is recruiting for a Primary Teacher to join Safe Start School, an independent SEND provision in Ashton-under-Lyne supporting young people with additional educational and SEMH needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Primary Teacher looking to move into specialist education and work within a small, supportive setting where teachers can build strong relationships with their pupils.

Safe Start works with pupils with SEND and SEMH needs, with small classes of up to around five pupils and Teaching Assistant support. The school follows a primary-style teaching model, with the class teacher delivering a broad curriculum and adapting learning around individual needs and EHCP outcomes.

The Role

You will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging, personalised lessons across a broad range of subjects, supporting pupils academically, socially and emotionally.

The role would suit a Primary Teacher who enjoys small-group teaching, personalised learning and working closely with pupils who require additional support.

You will:

Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons

Teach across a broad curriculum using a primary-style model

Support pupils with SEND and SEMH needs

Adapt learning to individual abilities, needs and EHCP outcomes

Teach small classes with Teaching Assistant support

Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils

Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development

Monitor progress and contribute to assessment and individual targets

Work closely with colleagues, families and other professionals where appropriate

Promote positive behaviour, engagement and independence

About You

The school is looking for an enthusiastic and committed teacher with:

QTS and a recognised teaching qualification

Experience teaching within a Primary setting

A strong understanding of the National Curriculum

A patient, nurturing and adaptable approach

Strong classroom management and relationship-building skills

The ability to differentiate learning effectively

Experience supporting pupils with SEND and/or SEMH needs is desirable

A genuine commitment to supporting young people to achieve their potential

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

Primary Teachers who are interested in developing their career within SEND/SEMH education are encouraged to apply.

Why Apply?

£28,000–£35,000 per annum, depending on experience

Permanent position

Small classes of up to approximately 5 pupils

Teaching Assistant support

Supportive and nurturing school environment

Personalised approach to teaching and learning

Opportunity to develop specialist SEND/SEMH experience

Broad curriculum and varied teaching role

Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with pupils

Full-time, Monday–Friday position

Dedicated consultant support from Luma Education Recruitment

About Safe Start School

Safe Start School is an independent school in Ashton-under-Lyne supporting young people with SEND and additional emotional needs. The school currently has provision for pupils aged 11–19, including its Post-16 provision.

The school places a strong emphasis on personalised learning, small-group intervention, independence and preparing pupils for their future. Its published SEND information highlights differentiated teaching, small-group intervention and developing pupils' independence and life skills.

About Luma Education Recruitment

Luma Education Recruitment is a specialist UK education recruitment agency working with schools, SEND settings, alternative provisions and specialist education providers across the UK.

We recruit for Primary Teachers, SEND Teachers, SEMH Teachers, Secondary Teachers, Teaching Assistants, HLTA and wider education support roles.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

To discuss this Primary Teacher – SEND/SEMH opportunity or apply, send your CV to daniel.benson@lumaedrec.com or call 0204 576 4344.

If you're an experienced Primary Teacher looking for a permanent role in a small, supportive SEND setting, we'd be pleased to hear from you.