About this role
Location: East Sussex & Brighton Salary: £93-£110 per day, depending on experience Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Supply Start: Immediate and ongoing opportunities
Do you have experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, challenging behaviour, trauma or emotional regulation difficulties?
Academics are working with specialist schools and alternative provisions across East Sussex and Brighton, and we're looking for Teaching Assistants who can provide calm, consistent and nurturing support to pupils who may have struggled within mainstream education.
These roles can be incredibly rewarding for candidates who enjoy building relationships and helping young people develop the confidence and skills to re-engage with education.
Pupils may have experience of: Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needsTrauma and adverse childhood experiencesAnxietyEmotional regulation difficultiesChallenging or distressed behaviourADHDAutismAttachment difficultiesSchool refusal / EBSADifficulties accessing mainstream education Your role may involve: Building positive, trusting relationshipsSupporting emotional regulationHelping pupils manage challenging situationsEncouraging engagement with learningSupporting behaviour and positive routinesWorking on a 1:1 or small-group basisSupporting social and life skillsWorking closely with teachers and wider pastoral teams We're particularly interested in candidates with backgrounds in:
Teaching | SEN | Youth Work | Social Care | Residential Care | Mental Health Support | Sports Coaching | Behaviour Support | Children's Services
School experience is desirable, but relevant transferable experience can be equally valuable.
What we can offer Specialist SEN and alternative provision vacanciesFull-time, part-time and supply workCompetitive daily ratesWeekly payDedicated Academics consultantOpportunities across East Sussex and BrightonLong-term and permanent opportunities If you're someone who is patient, resilient and genuinely motivated by helping young people overcome barriers to education, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to discuss current SEMH opportunities with Academics.
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.