Alternative Provision Support

Great SEN support staff are in high demand. We're here to help you find your perfect fit.

Teaching Personnel has multiple SEN learning support assistant roles available across West Sussex for September 2026, covering a wide range of specialist and mainstream settings. From autism and SEMH provisions to schools supporting pupils with complex and multiple learning needs, we work with some of the most respected SEN schools in the region and we need talented support staff to help fill them.

Whether you're an experienced SEN professional or someone looking to take their first step into specialist education, we'll find a setting where your skills and personality are exactly what's needed.

What roles are available:

• SEN learning support assistants across autism specialist provisions.
• SEMH support roles in specialist and alternative provision settings.
• Learning support assistants for schools supporting pupils with severe and complex needs.
• 1:1 individual needs assistants (INAs) in both SEN and mainstream schools.
• General classroom support roles in inclusive mainstream schools with SEN units.

Who we're looking for:

• Experience in SEN, education, childcare, youth work or health and social care.
• Adaptable, patient and committed to inclusive education.
• Willing to undertake specialist training relevant to your placement.
• Child DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).
• Available full-time or part-time from September 2026.

What Teaching Personnel offers:

• Competitive weekly pay via PAYE.
• Access to specialist SEN training before and during your placement.
• Local placements matched to your experience and preferences.
• A dedicated consultant who takes the time to find the right fit for you.
• Long-term career development pathways in SEN education.

We have more roles than we can fill right now. Register with Teaching Personnel today and let's get you into the right school for September.

To apply or find out more, contact Teaching Personnel today.

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.
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