SEND Teaching Assistants New

Specialist SEND and SEMH schools across East Sussex are currently looking for Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants to support pupils both inside and outside of the classroom.

These schools support children and young people with a range of additional needs, and are looking for staff who can bring patience, resilience and a calm, supportive approach to the role.

Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis
• Assisting within small group interventions
• Helping pupils regulate emotions and re-engage with learning
• Supporting classroom routines and structure
• Working closely with teachers and pastoral teams

This role may suit individuals who:

• Have experience working with young people
• Are patient, calm and reliable
• Can build strong professional relationships
• Are confident supporting behaviour positively
• Want to make a genuine difference within education

Experience within SEND or SEMH is beneficial, though schools are often open to individuals with transferable skills and the right mindset.

• Roles across East Sussex
• Immediate and September starts available
• Full-time and long-term opportunities available
• Pay: £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. Support is provided throughout the process, though the cost is covered by the applicant.

Apply today to discuss Teaching Assistant opportunities across East Sussex specialist schools.

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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