SEND & SEMH Education Opportunities | East Sussex

The right school can completely change your experience of working in SEND.

One of the biggest misconceptions about SEND education is that every school is the same.

They're not.

Some settings support pupils with autism and communication needs. Others specialise in SEMH, behaviour or complex learning needs. Some are highly structured environments, whilst others take a more therapeutic approach.

That's why I believe finding the right school is just as important as finding the right role.

I'm a Recruitment Consultant with a background in SEND education, and I work closely with a range of specialist schools across East Sussex, helping passionate educators find settings where they can genuinely thrive.

Current Opportunities Include

I'm currently recruiting for:

• SEND Teachers
• SEMH Teachers
• Teaching Assistants
• Learning Support Assistants
• Behaviour Mentors
• 1:1 Support Staff
• Intervention & Pastoral Support
• Day-to-day, long-term and permanent opportunities

Across both primary and secondary specialist settings.

Who I'm Looking For

Whether you're an experienced SEND professional or looking to transition into specialist education, I'd love to hear from you.

The schools I work with are looking for people who:

• Build positive relationships naturally
• Stay calm under pressure
• Are patient, resilient and consistent
• Understand that behaviour is often communication
• Want to make a genuine difference to young people's lives

Experience is beneficial, but it isn't everything. Many successful educators come from mainstream education, care, coaching, youth work and mentoring backgrounds.

Why Register With Me?

Before moving into recruitment, I spent several years working within SEND education myself.

That experience allows me to have honest conversations about schools, the pupils they support and the type of educator who'll thrive there.

Rather than simply matching CVs to vacancies, my aim is to help you find a school where you'll feel supported, valued and able to make a real impact.

Practical Information

• Opportunities across East Sussex
• Immediate and September starts available
• Teaching roles paid to scale
• Teaching Assistant / LSA roles paid at £92.60 per day
• Child-only Enhanced DBS on the Update Service required

If you don't currently hold one, you'll need to apply through us. I'll support you throughout the process.

As part of safeguarding, we'll also require references covering a total of 24 months of employment history (where possible), alongside a full employment and education history.

Interested?

If you're looking for your next opportunity within SEND or SEMH education, I'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and let's have a conversation about what's available.

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