SEN Teaching Assistant - Autism & ASD

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) needs
Trauma and adverse childhood experiences
Anxiety
Emotional regulation difficulties
Challenging or distressed behaviour
ADHD
Autism
Attachment difficulties
School refusal / EBSA
Difficulties accessing mainstream education

Your role may involve:

Building positive, trusting relationships
Supporting emotional regulation
Helping pupils manage challenging situations
Encouraging engagement with learning
Supporting behaviour and positive routines
Working on a 1:1 or small-group basis
Supporting social and life skills
Working closely with teachers and wider pastoral teamsWe'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 vacancies
Full-time, part-time and supply work
Competitive daily rates
Weekly pay
Dedicated Academics consultant
Opportunities across East Sussex and Brighton
Long-term and permanent opportunitiesIf 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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed