KS1, KS2 SEN Teacher - Cornwall Pupil-referral-unit

17th November start
Full Time
Posted about 2 hours ago
Expiring 19th December
Cornwall
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Job Title: Primary Teacher – SEMH Provision (Alternative Provision School) Location: Launceston Area, Cornwall Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent (part-time considered) Daily Rate: £145 - £155 per day Start Date: ASAP The Role: We are seeking a passionate and resilient Primary Teacher to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will work with small groups of pupils who may have experienced barriers to learning in mainstream settings. You will plan and deliver a broad and balanced curriculum tailored to individual needs, helping pupils to make academic and personal progress. Key Responsibilities Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons across the primary curriculum to small groups of pupils with SEMH needs. Develop and maintain positive relationships with pupils, supporting their emotional regulation and social development. Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, and external professionals to support holistic pupil development. Use restorative approaches and positive behaviour management strategies to create a calm and consistent learning environment. Person Specification Essential: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Experience teaching within the primary phase A strong understanding of SEMH and trauma-informed practice Excellent classroom management and communication skills Ability to build trust and rapport with pupils who have experienced challenges in education If you are interested in the role and would like some more information please give Sian a call on 01872 279810 or email Sian on sian.davies@zeneducate.com
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ACE schools is an alternative provision for children from 4-18 with sites across Plymouth, Cornwall and Devon. Pupils come to us for short stay interventions when other forms of education are no longer able to meet their needs. Our schools use a Trauma Informed approach to provide a full curriculum experience personalised to the needs of each individual, with a particular focus on core academic study and personal development. Our specialist staff work hard to raise pupils’ aspirations, self-esteem and resilience. We challenge them to aim high for their future after ACE, whether in other schools, further or higher education or the workplace.

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    17 Nov - 19 Dec 2025
    Job Title: Primary Teacher – SEMH Provision (Alternative Provision School) Location: Launceston Area, Cornwall Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent (part-time considered) Daily Rate: £145 - £155 per day Start Date: ASAP The Role: We are seeking a passionate and resilient Primary Teacher to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will work with small groups of pupils who may have experienced barriers to learning in mainstream settings. You will plan and deliver a broad and balanced curriculum tailored to individual needs, helping pupils to make academic and personal progress. Key Responsibilities Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons across the primary curriculum to small groups of pupils with SEMH needs. Develop and maintain positive relationships with pupils, supporting their emotional regulation and social development. Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, and external professionals to support holistic pupil development. Use restorative approaches and positive behaviour management strategies to create a calm and consistent learning environment. Person Specification Essential: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Experience teaching within the primary phase A strong understanding of SEMH and trauma-informed practice Excellent classroom management and communication skills Ability to build trust and rapport with pupils who have experienced challenges in education If you are interested in the role and would like some more information please give Sian a call on 01872 279810 or email Sian on sian.davies@zeneducate.com
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  • Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant - Cornwall Primary
    Primary school in CornwallFull Time
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Roles

What roles do you cover?

We help Teachers, Teaching Assistants, and Cover Supervisors find work. We work with all types of schools and help with short-term, long-term and permanent roles. Many of our long-term roles convert to permanent roles. We make it far easier than a traditional agency for teachers to convert temporary positions into permanent ones.

What areas do you cover?

We work with over 400 schools in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds.

How much work is there?

Generally speaking, we have consistently high demand for daily supply teachers in Greater London, Manchester Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds. Teaching assistant work is generally higher for long-term roles rather than daily supply cover.

Do you have primary, secondary or nursery jobs?

Yes. We can help with daily supply and long-term jobs in nurseries, primary schools and secondary schools. We don't typically have jobs in further education or college.

Do you have work for cover supervisors, invigilators, or school administrators?

While the majority of our work is for teachers and teaching assistants, we do also have work for cover supervisors and invigilators. Explain what you are looking for when you sign up and our team will help you.

What subjects do you cover?

We cover all subjects taught in primary and secondary schools - if you're not sure if we can help you with what you're looking for, please register and arrange to speak to a member of our Teacher Success team.

Do you do school admin jobs?

If you're looking for teaching or teaching assistant roles, and would also be interested in admin roles, it's worth letting us know. If you're only looking for admin roles, we might not be the place for you, as this isn't what we specialise in.

General

How is Zen different from a recruitment agency?

Zen Educate is a technology platform to connect teachers with schools directly. Agencies are an expensive middleman between schools and teachers. They have to charge high commissions because their booking procedures are largely manual and run on outdated systems. Because we run more of the process online or on your phone, we create an experience that delights schools and teachers at a fraction of the cost.

What roles do you cover?

Start a conversation on chat or email support@zeneducate.com and our friendly team will get back to you shortly.