SEND & SEMH Education Roles

SEND & SEMH Education Roles – Meaningful Opportunities Across East Sussex

I work with SEND and SEMH schools across East Sussex who are looking for thoughtful, committed educators. These are roles for people who care about the work they do, want to be in education, and understand the difference a consistent, caring adult can make in a young person’s life.

This won’t be the right fit for everyone, and that’s okay. These opportunities are best suited to educators who are motivated by purpose, relationships, and long-term impact, rather than simply finding the next role. This is not about placing you into the nearest vacancy. It’s about finding work that aligns with your values, strengths, and the kind of educator you want to be.

Types of Roles Available

• SEND and SEMH teaching roles
• SEND and SEMH Teaching Assistant and LSA positions
• Learning and classroom support roles
• Behaviour, engagement, and pastoral-focused support
• Short-term, long-term, or ongoing placements
• Primary and secondary SEND settings

You don’t need to have everything mapped out, but a genuine interest in the outcomes for young people really matters.

Who This Is Likely to Suit

• Care deeply about children and young people with additional needs
• Are emotionally grounded and able to remain calm under pressure
• Understand that behaviour is often a form of communication
• Want to build experience and confidence within SEND education
• Value training, feedback, and ongoing development
• Take pride in being consistent, reliable, and present

Experience in SEND or SEMH is helpful, but not essential. What matters most is attitude, commitment, and a genuine desire to make a difference. Many of these roles include training, mentoring, and ongoing support.

Why Educators Choose to Work This Way

• Choice and flexibility without losing a sense of purpose
• Honest insight into SEND schools and expectations
• Ongoing opportunities without constant job searching
• Roles that grow as your confidence and experience develop
• Support from someone who understands SEND from within education

This approach is about building something sustainable, not just moving from role to role.

Practical Information

• Roles available across East Sussex
• Immediate and upcoming opportunities
• Pay depends on the role: Teaching roles are paid to scale; TA and LSA roles are paid at £89.38 per day
• A child-only DBS is required for school-based work - This can be applied for through us

Interested?

If you care about SEND education, want your work to have real meaning, and are looking for opportunities that reflect that, I’d love to hear from you. Apply today and let’s have a proper conversation about whether this feels like the right fit.

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.