SEND & SEMH Education Roles | Teachers & Support Staff - East Sussex

SEND and SEMH schools across East Sussex are currently looking to strengthen their teams with educators who can provide consistent, supportive classroom environments for pupils with additional needs.

These roles involve working with pupils across both primary and secondary settings who may require extra emotional, behavioural or learning support in order to access education successfully.

We are currently seeking both teachers and classroom support staff who are interested in opportunities across SEND and SEMH schools throughout the county.

Opportunities May Include

SEND and SEMH teaching roles

Teaching Assistant and Learning Support Assistant positions

Classroom support roles

1:1 pupil support

Behaviour and engagement support roles

Short-term, long-term or ongoing placements

Each school offers a slightly different working environment, and the aim is to match educators with roles where they can feel confident and supported.

Who This May Suit

These roles often suit individuals who:

Have experience working with children or young people

Are calm, patient and reliable

Enjoy building positive relationships with pupils

Work well within structured environments

Are interested in supporting pupils with additional needs

Previous SEND experience is beneficial but not essential. Schools are often open to supporting candidates who are motivated to learn and develop within the role.

Practical Information

Roles available across East Sussex

Immediate and upcoming opportunities

Teaching roles paid to scale

Teaching Assistant / LSA roles paid at £89.38 per day

A child-only DBS is required for school-based work. If you do not currently hold one, you will need to apply and pay for a DBS and register it on the Update Service.

Apply today to explore SEND and SEMH opportunities across East Sussex.

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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