About this role
Location: East Sussex Salary: £93-£110 per day, depending on experience Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Supply Start: Immediate and ongoing opportunities
Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference to pupils with complex needs?
Academics are working with a number of specialist schools across East Sussex supporting children and young people with PMLD, SLD, complex physical needs, communication difficulties and additional medical needs.
We are looking for caring, patient and resilient Teaching Assistants who are confident providing highly individualised support and are comfortable working within a specialist environment.
The role Depending on the setting, you could be supporting pupils with:
Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)Autism and communication difficultiesComplex physical needsSensory processing needsPersonal care requirementsEHCP-led individual supportMobility and physical supportEmotional and behavioural needs You may work on a 1:1 basis, within a small group or as part of a specialist classroom team, helping pupils access learning and develop their communication, independence and life skills.
We're looking for someone who: Has previous experience working with children or young people with complex SENIs patient, compassionate and reliableIs comfortable supporting pupils with personal care where requiredCan build positive relationships with pupils and staffUnderstands that progress can look different for every childIs happy working as part of a multidisciplinary teamHas a calm and nurturing approach Previous school experience is desirable but not essential where you have relevant experience in care, support work, healthcare, residential settings or similar environments.
Why work with Academics? Access to specialist SEN vacancies across East SussexCompetitive daily ratesFlexible and permanent opportunities availableDedicated consultant supportWeekly payOpportunities to build experience across different specialist settingsPotential for long-term and permanent positions If you're passionate about supporting children with complex needs and would like to explore SEN opportunities across East Sussex, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and a member of the Academics team will be in touch.
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.