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Luma Education Recruitment Ltd; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Market-leading pay rates

Long-term opportunities via temp-to-pt

CPD access and training

Job summary

Luma Education Recruitment is partnering with a very small independent SEND school in Boston, Lincolnshire, to recruit a qualified Special Needs Teacher with primary training. You will focus on numeracy for 14–16 year olds with mild learning disabilities, teaching to KS1/KS2 objectives adapted for KS4, with planning time after 2:45pm.

The role is temp-to-perm, starts immediately, and offers dedicated consultant support and ongoing CPD opportunities through Luma Education Recruitment.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status (QTS) or qualified teacher learning and skills (QTLS) required.
• Experience in primary teaching with a strength in maths or numeracy.
• Experience supporting pupils with learning disabilities or other SEN, or interest in SEND.
• Ability to adapt lessons for learners working well below their age.

Responsibilities

• Teach daily numeracy lessons built on KS1/KS2 objectives, made age-appropriate for KS4.
• Use practical activities (shopping, cooking, timetables, measuring) to make maths meaningful.
• Write and review targets linked to EHCP outcomes.
• Share planning with the literacy lead and guide classroom support staff.
• Support pupils through transitions in the day and help them settle if unsettled.
• Attend a weekly team meeting until 3:45pm.

Skills

Primary teaching

Maths / numeracy

SEN experience

Adapt lessons

Education

QTS or QTLS

Job description

Special Needs Teacher – Boston, Lincolnshire

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 3:30pm (3:15pm finish on Fridays)

Contract: Temp to perm

Essential: QTS or QTLS

We are recruiting a qualified Special Needs Teacher with primary training for a small independent SEND school in Boston, Lincolnshire. The post focuses on maths: you will teach numeracy to a very small group of 14 to 16 year olds who have mild learning disabilities and are working at Key Stage 1. The young people are verbal, sociable and mostly settled. They are in school from 8:45am to 2:45pm, which leaves protected time each afternoon for planning. The role is temp to perm and can start immediately.

About the School

A very small specialist school for young people with learning disabilities, run as part of a group of SEND schools. Every class is supported by teaching assistants, and the headteacher is building a new teaching team and curriculum.

What You'll Be Doing

• - Teaching daily numeracy lessons built on KS1 and KS2 objectives, made age-appropriate for Key Stage 4
• - Using practical activities such as shopping, cooking, timetables and measuring to make maths meaningful
• - Writing and reviewing targets linked to EHCP outcomes
• - Sharing planning with the teacher who leads literacy and guiding classroom support staff
• - Supporting pupils through changes in the day and helping them settle if they become unsettled
• - Taking part in a weekly team meeting until 3:45pm

What You'll Need

• - QTS or QTLS
• - Primary teaching experience, ideally with a strength in maths or numeracy
• - Experience of supporting pupils with learning disabilities or other SEN, or a strong interest in moving into SEND
• - The ability to adapt lessons for learners working well below their age

You'll be patient, consistent and well organised, with a warm and nurturing approach.

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 an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.