Looking for Something More Meaningful? | SEND & SEMH Roles – East Sussex

Not everyone gets into education for the same reason.

Some people enjoy the classroom. Some enjoy helping young people grow. Others want a role where they can genuinely see the impact they have over time.

SEND and SEMH schools across East Sussex are currently looking for educators and support staff who bring patience, consistency and a willingness to build positive relationships with pupils who may need a little more support to succeed.

Opportunities Available

We are recruiting for:

• SEND and SEMH teaching roles
• Teaching Assistant and Learning Support Assistant positions
• 1:1 support roles
• Behaviour and engagement support
• Classroom and intervention support
• Day-to-day, long-term and ongoing placements

Across both primary and secondary specialist settings.

What Schools Value Most

Qualifications and experience are important, but the schools we work with consistently tell us they're looking for people who:

• Remain calm under pressure
• Build trust through consistency
• Understand that behaviour is often communication
• Can balance empathy with clear boundaries
• Want to make a positive contribution to a young person's education

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
• 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. We will support you through the process, though the cost is covered by the applicant.

Interested?

If you're looking for a role where relationships matter and every day brings something different, apply today and let's discuss the opportunities available.

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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