SEND & SEMH Education | East Schools

SEND & SEMH Education Roles | East Sussex Schools Recruiting

A number of SEND and SEMH schools across East Sussex are continuing to expand their teams with educators who bring stability, professionalism and a genuine commitment to supporting pupils with additional needs.

These settings support primary and secondary learners who benefit from clear routines, emotionally consistent adults and structured classroom practice. The work can be demanding at times, but schools operate within collaborative teams and defined behaviour frameworks.

We are currently seeking both qualified teachers and classroom-based support staff interested in purposeful roles within SEND and SEMH education.

• SEND and SEMH teaching roles

• Teaching Assistant and Learning Support Assistant positions

• 1:1 classroom support

• Behaviour and engagement-focused roles

• Long-term and ongoing placements

• Remain composed and consistent in challenging situations

• Set clear, fair boundaries

• Work effectively within structured environments

• Build positive professional relationships

• Want meaningful, long-term work in education

Experience with in SEND or SEMH is beneficial but not essential. The right attitude and reliability are key.

• Roles available across East Sussex

• Immediate and upcoming opportunities

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

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

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

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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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