Specialist Teacher - SEMH & Alternative Provision

Specialist Teacher - SEMH & Alternative Provision

Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on experience

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Start Date: September / October 2026

Application Deadline: 30 September 2026

Salary: Based on Teacher Pay Scale, dependent on experience and qualifications

Luma Education Recruitment is working with a specialist education provision in Colchester to appoint a dedicated Specialist Teacher to support a small group of young people with additional learning and behavioural needs.

This is an opportunity for a teacher who enjoys working in a small, highly personalised learning environment, where teaching can be adapted around individual pupils rather than following a traditional classroom model.

The Role

The successful candidate will take responsibility for planning and delivering a personalised programme of education, helping pupils to re-engage with learning and make meaningful academic and personal progress.

Key responsibilities will include:

Planning and delivering engaging lessons across a range of subjects.

Adapting teaching to meet individual learning needs and abilities.

Supporting pupils with SEMH, SEN, EBD and behavioural needs.

Establishing positive, trusting relationships with pupils.

Using consistent and effective classroom management strategies.

Supporting pupils who have experienced disrupted education or significant barriers to learning.

Assessing and recording pupil progress.

Contributing to individual education plans, EHCPs and PEPs.

Working collaboratively with support staff, families and external professionals.

Preparing pupils for qualifications, further education, employment and greater independence.

Maintaining a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Why Consider This Role?

£38,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Salary aligned to the Teacher Pay Scale.

Permanent, full-time position.

Start September / October 2026.

Small-group and highly personalised teaching.

Opportunity to develop pupils' academic, social and personal skills.

Support from Luma Education Recruitment throughout the recruitment process.