SEN Science Teacher – Totnes (TQ9)

Location: Near Totnes, South Devon

Pay: £150 – £220 per day, depending on experience and qualifications

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, term time

Contract: Temporary, ongoing, with the option of a permanent post

Start date: ASAP

Luma Education Recruitment is looking for an SEN Science Teacher to join a specialist SEND school near Totnes, South Devon. You'll teach science to small classes of primary and secondary-aged pupils who are working well below age-related expectations. Lessons are practical and hands-on: real objects, simple experiments, visuals and plenty of repetition, with concepts broken down into small steps. Primary-trained teachers with a love of science are just as welcome as secondary science specialists.

About the School

A small specialist school for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, set on a rural estate in South Devon. Classes are small, and staff work in a relational, therapeutic way, with trusting relationships at the centre of every lesson. Alongside classroom subjects, pupils take part in outdoor learning, life skills and vocational pathways, and the school is FASD-informed.

The Role

• Planning and teaching science to small groups of primary and secondary-aged pupils with lower attainment and a range of SEND
• Turning topics into short, practical activities using experiments, visuals and sensory resources
• Taking science outdoors, from plant growth and weather to materials and habitats
• Setting small, achievable targets and tracking progress against each pupil's individual plan
• Working closely with teaching assistants, therapists and the pastoral team
• Building steady, trusting relationships so pupils feel safe to try new things

What You'll Need

• QTS, or solid experience teaching science in a SEND or alternative provision setting (unqualified teachers and instructors will be considered)
• Experience teaching pupils with SEND, ideally learners working at pre-key stage or entry level
• Confidence adapting science content for lower ability learners across primary and secondary ages
• A calm, consistent and relational approach in the classroom

You'll be patient, warm and organised, and enjoy finding a way into a topic for a pupil who finds learning hard.

Why Work with Luma?

• Your own dedicated consultant – personalised support from someone who understands your skills, preferences and career ambitions.
• Market-leading pay rates – competitive rates that recognise your experience and the value you bring.
• Long-term security – access to ongoing contracts and exciting temp-to-perm opportunities.
• Invest in your future – access to ongoing CPD, training and opportunities to develop your skills.
• Reliable weekly payments – prompt, dependable pay with dedicated payroll support.
• Outstanding opportunities – access to rewarding roles across SEN, SEMH, alternative provision and mainstream education.

About Luma Education Recruitment

Luma Education Recruitment is a specialist education recruitment agency connecting exceptional teachers and support staff with schools and specialist settings across the UK. We understand that great education professionals deserve great opportunities, genuine support and a recruitment partner who puts them first.

Luma Education Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates will go through safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS and reference checks.

Luma Education Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

To apply, click Apply and attach your CV.

Luma Education Recruitment – Bright Talent. Bright Futures.