September SEND & SEMH Opportunities | East Sussex

The new academic year is approaching. Now is the perfect time to find the right school.

September is one of the busiest and most exciting times within education. Specialist schools across East Sussex are already planning ahead, identifying the teachers and support staff they want in place for the new academic year.

I'm currently working with a range of SEND and SEMH schools across East Sussex, supporting them in recruiting passionate educators who want to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people.

Whether you're an experienced SEND professional or looking to take your first step into specialist education, now is the ideal time to start exploring what's available.

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 positions

Across both primary and secondary specialist settings.

Why Register Before September?

The strongest September opportunities often begin moving well before pupils return to school.

Registering early allows us time to:

• Understand the type of school you're looking for
• Complete safeguarding and compliance checks
• Introduce you to suitable schools before vacancies become highly competitive
• Find a role that's the right fit, rather than simply the first one available

Who I'm Looking For

Schools consistently tell me they're looking for educators who:

• Build positive relationships with young people
• Remain calm, patient and resilient
• Bring consistency into the classroom
• Work collaboratively with colleagues
• Have a genuine passion for helping pupils overcome barriers to learning

Previous SEND experience is beneficial, but many successful educators come from mainstream education, care, youth work, coaching and mentoring backgrounds.

Practical Information

• Opportunities across East Sussex
• September 2026 starts
• 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 guide you through the process, though the cost is covered by the applicant.

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 thinking about making a move this September, I'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and let's have a conversation about finding the right specialist school for you.

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