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Child Practitioner

  1. SEND Support
  2. Brighton
Date posted : 11/08/26
  1. Full Time
£360 - 460 per week

Job description

Child Practitioner – SEND School | Brighton & Hove 

Teaching Personnel are working closely with a specialist SEND school in the Brighton & Hove area, supporting children and young people with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).

The school are looking for a Child Practitioner who is passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs and is committed to helping them thrive both academically and personally.

 The Role

As a Child Practitioner, you will work closely with pupils on a 1:1 or small-group basis, providing tailored support throughout the school day. You will play an important role in helping pupils develop their confidence, independence and communication skills while creating a safe, positive and engaging learning environment.

The ideal candidate will be:

  •  Caring, patient and compassionate

  •  Confident in building positive relationships with pupils

  •  A strong and positive role model

  •  Proactive and able to use their own initiative

  •  Passionate about supporting children with additional needs

  •  Experienced in working with children or young people with PMLD

  •  Able to work effectively alongside teachers and other support staff

 Role Details

Location: Brighton & Hove
Pay: £360–£460 per week
Availability: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
Contract: Temp to Perm
Experience: PMLD experience required
DBS: Enhanced Child-Only DBS required
Travel: Accessible by bus

✨ Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Child Practitioner to join a specialist SEND setting and make a real difference to the lives of pupils with complex needs.

You will have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, develop your SEND experience and become an important part of a supportive school team.

If you're passionate about working with children with additional needs and are looking for your next opportunity, apply today!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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