Teachers & Teaching Assistants – SEND / SEMH Schools | East Sussex

SEND and SEMH settings across East Sussex are seeking reliable, steady educators who are committed to structured and supportive classroom practice.

These schools support pupils who may require additional emotional or behavioural guidance to access learning. Staff operate within clear frameworks and collaborative teams, ensuring consistency and shared responsibility.

We are building a pool of teachers and classroom-based support staff interested in working within SEND and SEMH environments.

Opportunities Include

• SEND and SEMH teaching roles

• Teaching Assistant and LSA positions

• 1:1 classroom support

• Behaviour-focused support roles

• Flexible and long-term placements

We Are Keen to Hear From Individuals Who

• Demonstrate patience and resilience

• Communicate clearly and professionally

• Maintain consistency and high expectations

• Work well within structured environments

• Want purposeful roles within education

Previous SEND experience is beneficial, but strong mainstream educators and support staff are encouraged to apply.

Practical Information

• Opportunities across East Sussex

• Immediate and upcoming vacancies

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

• A child-only DBS certificate is required. If you do not currently hold one, you will be required to apply and pay for a DBS and place it on the Update Service. Guidance is provided throughout.

Register your interest today to discuss SEND and SEMH opportunities.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.