SEND & SEMH Education Roles – Teachers & Support Staff (East Sussex)

Across East Sussex, a number of SEND and SEMH schools are looking to strengthen their teams with educators who are steady, reliable and genuinely committed to supporting young people with additional needs.

These schools work with both primary and secondary pupils. Some settings are nurture-led and relational, others are more structured and behaviour-focused. What they all have in common is a need for adults who are consistent, calm and invested in the work.

We are currently building a pool of teachers and classroom support staff interested in SEND and SEMH roles across the county.

Opportunities May Include

• SEND and SEMH teaching roles

• Teaching Assistant and Learning Support Assistant positions

• 1:1 classroom support

• Behaviour and engagement support

• Short-term, long-term and ongoing placements

Whether you are looking for stability in one setting or a degree of flexibility across schools, there are options available.

This Could Be a Good Fit If You

• Have experience working with children or young people

• Remain calm and consistent under pressure

• Understand that behaviour often communicates unmet needs

• Value structure and teamwork

• Want meaningful work within education

Experience within SEND or SEMH is beneficial but not essential. Many schools provide ongoing guidance and support to help you develop in the role.

Practical Information

• Roles available across East Sussex

• Immediate and upcoming opportunities

• Teaching roles paid to scale; TA and LSA roles paid at £89.38 per day

• A valid child-only DBS is required. If you do not currently hold one, you will need to apply and pay for a DBS and register it on the Update Service. Support is provided to guide you through the process.

If you are open to SEND or SEMH work and want to explore opportunities that suit your strengths, apply today and let’s have a conversation.

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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