Send Teaching Assistants & Learning Support Assistants

Teaching Personnel; Tudhoe; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD access

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Lewes is recruiting Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants and 1:1 staff for Lewes, Newhaven, Seaford and surrounding areas, with flexible, longer-term opportunities through the 2026/27 academic year.

You will work with primary and secondary SEND settings, helping pupils access activities, support communication, develop independence and build confidence, alongside teachers and the wider school team.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils in mainstream or SEND settings.
• Ability to build relationships and follow guidance consistently.
• Willingness to undergo Enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks.

Responsibilities

• Help pupils access classroom activities.
• Support communication and independence.
• Work with individuals or small groups.
• Collaborate with teachers and school teams.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Relationship-building

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistants & Learning Support Assistants | Lewes, Newhaven & Seaford

Looking for support work where patience, communication and getting to know each pupil really matter?

I’m recruiting Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants and 1:1 support staff interested in specialist education around Lewes, Newhaven, Seaford and surrounding areas.

I work with primary and secondary SEND settings, with flexible and longer-term opportunities throughout the 2026/27 academic year.

Supporting pupils throughout their school day

Your role could involve helping pupils access classroom activities, supporting communication, developing independence or working with individuals and small groups.

You might also help a young person manage a transition, settle after a difficult moment or build confidence with something they’ve previously avoided.

You’ll work alongside teachers and the wider school team, following agreed approaches and sharing observations that help everyone understand the pupil’s needs.

Do you need specialist experience?

Some vacancies require it, but others can suit applicants with experience from mainstream schools, care, youth work, tutoring, mentoring or sports coaching.

I’m interested in people who can build relationships, take guidance and remain consistent when things become challenging.

Having worked in SEND myself before moving into recruitment, I know how important it is to find a setting that suits you. We’ll discuss your experience and preferences before exploring suitable roles.

Pay & practical information

Teaching Assistant and LSA opportunities are paid from £92.60 per day, with access to CPD and professional development.

You’ll need an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service. If you don’t currently hold one, you’ll need to apply through us and join the Update Service. I’ll support you through the process, with the associated cost covered by the applicant.

We’ll also require your full employment and education history and references covering 24 months of employment in total where possible, prioritising recent and relevant employment.

Interested?

Whether you already work in SEND or are considering your first move into specialist education, I’d be interested in hearing from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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