Flexible SEND Cover Work | East Sussex New

SEND and SEMH schools across East Sussex regularly require flexible staff to support with short-notice absences and day-to-day classroom cover.

This is ideal for individuals who value flexibility and are open to working across a range of different SEND and SEMH environments.

A lot of this work comes through on the day, meaning:

• Calls between 7:30am – 8:00am
• Same-day placements
• Flexible working patterns week to week
• Different schools and classroom environments

If you need guaranteed hours every week, this role may not be the best fit.

If you value flexibility and variety, it can work very well.

• Teaching Assistant and LSA cover
• Behaviour and engagement support
• 1:1 pupil support
• General SEND classroom support
• Day-to-day teaching cover

This role tends to suit people who:

• Are adaptable and reliable
• Can remain calm under pressure
• Are confident entering new environments
• Have experience working with children or young people
• Are interested in SEND or SEMH education

Access to a car is a major advantage due to the nature of day-to-day cover work.

• Teaching roles paid to scale
• TA / LSA roles paid at £92.60 per day
• Flexible opportunities across East Sussex
• Immediate and September opportunities available

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 if flexible SEND or SEMH work sounds like something that suits your lifestyle.

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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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