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

SEND and SEMH schools across East Sussex are continuing to strengthen their teams with educators who bring consistency, emotional awareness and professionalism into the classroom.

These roles span both primary and secondary settings and support pupils who benefit from clear routines, positive relationships and structured environments. While behaviour can be complex at times, schools operate within supportive teams and established frameworks.

We are looking to connect with both teachers and classroom support staff who are interested in meaningful work within SEND and SEMH education.

Opportunities May Include

SEND and SEMH teaching roles

Teaching Assistant and Learning Support Assistant positions

1:1 classroom support

Behaviour and engagement support roles

Long-term and ongoing placements

Some educators are looking for stability in one school. Others prefer flexibility. Both options are available.

This Could Be a Good Fit If You

Remain calm and steady under pressure

Value structure and teamwork

Build strong, professional relationships with pupils

Are reliable and consistent

Want purposeful work within education

Experience within SEND or SEMH is beneficial but not essential. Schools value the right mindset and approach.

Practical Information

Roles available across East Sussex

Immediate and upcoming starts

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 hold one, you will need to apply and pay for a DBS and register it on the Update Service. Support is provided throughout the process.

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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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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