Details:
- Salary: £42,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Wythenshawe Manchester
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Primary Teacher (SEMH / SEN)
Location: Wythenshawe, Manchester
Salary: £42,000+ per annum (Negotiable DOE)
Contract: Permanent | Full-time | Term Time Only
Start Date: ASAP / September Starts Available
Closing Date: 01 Aug 2026
Passionate Primary Teacher Wanted.
Luma Education Recruitment is recruiting a dedicated and compassionate Primary Teacher to join a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) and SEN setting on a permanent basis.
This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and believes that every pupil deserves the chance to succeed. You'll work within a nurturing, trauma-informed environment where relationships, consistency, and personalised learning are at the heart of everything.
Whether you have experience in SEMH, SEND, alternative provision, or mainstream education, this role would suit an adaptable teacher committed to improving outcomes for children with complex needs.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to the individual needs of primary-aged pupils.
Create a calm, safe, and structured classroom that promotes learning, confidence, and emotional wellbeing.
Support pupils with SEMH, Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs, and other additional learning needs.
Build positive relationships that encourage engagement, resilience, and personal development.
Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, parents, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
Monitor progress, celebrate achievements, and adapt teaching strategies to help every child reach their potential.
Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Experience teaching within UK primary schools.
A genuine passion for supporting pupils with SEMH and Special Educational Needs.
Excellent classroom management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Patient, resilient, and committed to creating positive outcomes for every learner.
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one) prior to starting.
What's on Offer?
Permanent full-time position.
Salary from £42,000+ per annum (negotiable depending on experience).
Supportive leadership team and welcoming school community.
Ongoing CPD, specialist SEN training, and career progression opportunities.
The opportunity to make a genuine, lasting impact on children's lives every day.
Dedicated support from Luma Education Recruitment throughout the recruitment process.
About Luma Education Recruitment
Luma Education Recruitment specialises in placing exceptional education professionals into permanent and long-term roles across the UK. We recruit for Primary Teachers, SEN Teachers, SEMH Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SENDCos, Senior Leaders, and Headteachers, matching passionate educators with schools where they can truly make a difference.
Luma Education Recruitment is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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