SEMH & SEND Teaching Support - Flexible Temporary Roles

Suffolk County Council; Essex; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job description

• Opus Teach
• Location: Various locations across Suffolk, Norfolk and Essex
• Hours: Full or part time
• Contract: Temporary, Ad-hoc, Daily Supply
• Reference: 0997

Join Opus Teach and support children and young people with SEND across Suffolk.

Are you looking for SEN, SEND or SEMH school work in Suffolk? Opus Teach is recruiting temporary SEN support staff, SEND teaching assistants, and SEMH specialists to meet the growing demand for high‑quality support in schools, PRUs and specialist provisions across the county.

If you’re passionate about inclusion, behaviour support, and helping learners with additional needs thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

Who we’re looking For

We welcome applicants from a wide range of professional backgrounds, including:

• Mainstream or specialist school settings
• Care, residential or social care environments
• Alternative provisions
• PRUs, SEN units and specialist behaviour settings

Whether you’re a qualified teacher, SEN TA, learning support assistant, or an experienced SEMH practitioner, your skills are highly valued.

Skills and Experience That Make a Difference:

• Knowledge of SEND, SEMH and specialist education
• Understanding of EHCPs and personalised learning pathways
• Experience supporting children with learning difficulties, complex needs or behavioural challenges
• A calm, adaptable and nurturing approach

Flexible Temporary SEN Work Across Suffolk

Once registered with Opus Teach, you choose when and where you work. We offer a wide range of SEN and SEMH roles across Suffolk, including:

• Short‑term temporary assignments (emergency cover)
• Daily ad‑hoc “on the day” requests
• Long‑term temporary roles, including sickness and maternity cover

You can set your own availability, accept roles instantly via text, or receive a friendly call from our team, whatever suits you best.

Why work with Opus Teach?

Opus Teach is an education recruitment agency wholly owned by Suffolk County Council, supporting over 300 schools and education providers across Suffolk, Norfolk and Essex.

We offer:

• Strong, supportive relationships with our teachers and support staff
• A dedicated team available 7am–5pm, Monday to Friday
• A 24/7 online booking system for complete flexibility
• Consistent opportunities in SEN, SEND, SEMH and specialist education

If you’re looking for temporary SEN roles in Suffolk and want to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to welcome you to the Opus Teach community.

Closing date: 1 pm, 30 August 2026.

Promoted as JOTW (Job of the Week) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.