Job Description

September might feel a little way off, but specialist schools across East Sussex are already beginning to identify the support staff they want in place for the start of the new academic year.

I'm currently working with a number of SEND and SEMH schools who are looking to secure strong Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants ahead of September, giving both schools and candidates the opportunity to find the right fit before the start of term.

Whether you're already working in SEND, looking to transition into specialist education, or simply exploring what opportunities might be available, now is a great time to start those conversations.

• SEND Teaching Assistant roles
• Learning Support Assistant positions
• SEMH support roles
• 1:1 pupil support
• Behaviour and engagement support
• Classroom and intervention support
• Long-term and permanent opportunities

Across both primary and secondary specialist settings.

The schools I work with consistently tell me they're looking for people who:

• Build strong relationships with young people
• Remain calm and professional under pressure
• Bring consistency and reliability into the classroom
• Work collaboratively with teachers and wider teams
• Have a genuine desire to support pupils who may need additional help to succeed

Experience within SEND is welcomed, but it isn't always essential.

Many successful Teaching Assistants come from backgrounds such as education, care, youth work, coaching, mentoring and support work. Schools are often just as interested in your attitude, resilience and willingness to learn as they are your previous experience.

The strongest September opportunities are often identified and filled before the summer holidays.

Registering early gives you:

• Access to a wider range of opportunities
• More visibility of long-term and permanent vacancies
• Time to complete compliance and vetting comfortably
• Greater choice when it comes to finding the right setting

• September 2026 opportunities available
• Roles across East Sussex
• Teaching Assistant / LSA roles paid at £92.60 per day
• Full-time and long-term opportunities available
• Child-only enhanced DBS on the Update Service required

If you do not currently hold one, you will need to apply for one through us. We will support you throughout the process, though the cost is covered by the applicant.

As part of our safeguarding process, we will also require references covering a total of 24 months of employment history where possible, alongside a full employment and education history.

If you're considering a move into SEND education or looking for your next Teaching Assistant opportunity for September, I'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and let's have a conversation about what's available 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.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.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.