SEND & SEMH Opportunities

Not All Education Roles Feel Like This | SEND & SEMH Opportunities – East Sussex

Most job ads will tell you the same thing.

“Rewarding.”
“Make a difference.”
“Supportive environment.”

Sometimes that’s true. Sometimes it isn’t.

What we can say honestly is this:

The SEND and SEMH schools we work with across East Sussex are looking for people who can bring consistency, patience and a steady presence into the classroom — and in return, they offer environments where that actually matters.

What You’d Be Walking Into

These are settings supporting pupils who may:

• Struggle with emotional regulation
• Find mainstream education difficult
• Need structure, routine and trust to engage
• Respond best to calm, consistent adults

This isn’t about being perfect — it’s about showing up in the right way, consistently.

The Roles

We’re recruiting for a mix of:

• SEND & SEMH Teaching roles
• Teaching Assistant and Learning Support roles
• 1:1 and small group support
• Behaviour and engagement-focused roles
• Short-term, long-term and ongoing opportunities

Across both primary and secondary settings.

Who This Works For

You don’t need a perfect CV.

But you do need to be someone who:

• Stays calm when things get challenging
• Doesn’t take behaviour personally
• Can bring structure and boundaries without escalation
• Builds trust over time, not instantly
• Actually wants to be in this kind of environment

Experience helps — but attitude and consistency matter more.

The Reality

Some days will feel tough.
Some days will feel like you’ve made real progress.

The right people tend to stay — because they can see the impact.

Practical Information

• Roles across East Sussex
• Immediate and upcoming opportunities
• Teaching roles paid to scale
• TA / LSA roles paid at £92.60 per day
• A child-only enhanced DBS on the Update Service is required

If you don’t have one, you’ll need to apply (we’ll support you through it — cost covered by the applicant).

Interested?

If you’re looking for something that feels meaningful, not just busy, this is worth a conversation.

Apply and we’ll talk through what might actually suit you.

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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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