Primary Teacher – SEN/SEMH School | Rugby, Warwickshire

Location: Rugby, Warwickshire
Pay: £175–£230 per day (DOE)
Permanent Salary: Paid to Teacher Pay Scale (MPS/UPS, depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time | Long-term | Temp-to-Perm
Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner for the right candidate)
Closing Date: Applications considered as received

Are you a passionate Primary Teacher looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

Luma Education Recruitment is working in partnership with an impressive specialist school in Rugby, Warwickshire, seeking a committed and resilient Primary Teacher to join their dedicated team. This is an excellent long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent, making it ideal for teachers looking for stability and career progression.

The school provides a nurturing, structured environment where pupils are encouraged to achieve both academically and personally. Staff wellbeing is a priority, and you'll benefit from excellent leadership, ongoing CPD and specialist training to help you develop your SEN and behaviour management skills.

Whether you're an experienced SEN Teacher or a mainstream Primary Teacher looking to transition into specialist education, full support and training will be provided.

As a Primary Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to pupils' individual learning needs
• Create a positive, structured classroom environment that promotes learning and emotional wellbeing
• Build strong relationships with pupils, helping them develop confidence, resilience and independence
• Use positive behaviour management strategies to support pupils with SEMH and additional needs
• Work closely with Teaching Assistants, therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Monitor progress, celebrate achievements and contribute to EHCP targets where appropriate
• Help create an inclusive learning environment where every child can succeed

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching within UK primary schools
• A genuine passion for supporting children with SEN, SEMH or additional needs
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• Patient, resilient and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

• Outstanding leadership and supportive staff team
• Specialist SEN and behaviour management training provided
• Excellent opportunities for professional development
• Well-resourced classrooms and therapeutic approach to education
• Opportunity to secure a permanent teaching position
• A rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact on pupils' lives

• Competitive daily rates of £175–£230 per day
• Weekly PAYE pay with no hidden umbrella costs
• Permanent salaries paid in line with the national Teacher Pay Scale
• Long-term and temp-to-perm opportunities
• Dedicated education recruitment consultant throughout your placement
• Fast, straightforward registration process
• Access to a wide range of SEN, SEMH and Alternative Provision teaching roles across the UK

Luma Education Recruitment is a specialist education recruitment agency supporting SEN schools, SEMH schools, Alternative Provisions, PRUs and mainstream schools across the UK. We are passionate about connecting exceptional educators with schools where they can genuinely make a difference.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory compliance and safeguarding checks.

To apply for this Primary Teacher job in Rugby, Warwickshire, please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.

If this role isn't quite right, we'd still love to hear from you—we have a wide range of Primary Teacher, SEN Teacher and SEMH Teacher opportunities available across the UK.