Flexible SEND & SEMH Work | East Sussex Schools

SEND and SEMH schools across East Sussex regularly require flexible staff to support with short-notice cover, day-to-day absences and additional classroom support.

This is ideal for people looking for flexible work who are open to stepping into different school environments and supporting pupils who may require additional emotional, behavioural or learning support.

The Role

Opportunities may include:

• Day-to-day Teaching Assistant cover
• SEND and SEMH classroom support
• 1:1 pupil support
• Behaviour and engagement support
• Day-to-day teaching cover

Work can vary week to week, making this role best suited to individuals who value flexibility.

Who This Suits

This tends to suit people who:

• Are adaptable and confident in new environments
• Can remain calm under pressure
• Are comfortable with flexible working patterns
• Have experience working with children or young people
• Are interested in SEND or SEMH education

Access to a car is a major advantage due to the nature of day-to-day cover work, though not essential.

Pay & Details

• Teaching roles paid to scale
• TA / LSA roles paid at £92.60 per day
• Flexible opportunities across East Sussex
• Immediate and upcoming work available

Important Information

A child-only enhanced DBS on the Update Service is required.

If you do not currently hold one, you will need to apply for one through us. Support is provided throughout the process, though the cost is covered by the applicant.

Interested?

If flexible SEND or SEMH work sounds like something that would suit you, apply today and we can discuss getting you ready for opportunities as they arise.

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.
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