Location: East Sussex
Salary: £93-£110 per day, depending on experience
Contract: Full-time / Long-term / Supply
Start: Immediate and ongoing opportunities

Academics are working with a number of mainstream primary and secondary schools across East Sussex that have dedicated specialist SEN provisions, and we're looking for enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join their teams.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to develop their SEN experience while working within a supportive school environment.

The role

You could be supporting pupils with:

• Autism / ASD
• Speech and Language Needs
• Social Communication Needs
• ADHD
• Sensory needs
• Learning difficulties
• SEMH
• EHCPs
• Behavioural and emotional needs

Depending on the school, you may work within a small specialist base, supporting pupils individually or in small groups before helping them access wider mainstream activities where appropriate.

We're looking for:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people
• A genuine interest in SEN
• A calm and patient approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Someone who can build positive relationships
• Reliability and consistency
• A willingness to learn and develop

Experience of ASD, SEN, education, care, youth work or support work would be advantageous.

What Academics can offer:

• Specialist SEN opportunities across East Sussex
• Long-term and permanent positions
• Flexible supply work
• Competitive rates
• Weekly pay
• Dedicated consultant
• Opportunities to gain experience in specialist provisions

If you're a Teaching Assistant looking for a role where you can develop your SEN experience and make a meaningful difference to pupils, apply today and speak to the Academics SEN team.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.