Academics
SEN Teaching Assistant – Brighton
Full Time | September 2026 | Academics
Do you want to make a lasting impact on the lives of children with additional needs?
Academics are currently recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants for specialist schools across Brighton. You'll be supporting pupils with a variety of needs including Autism, SEMH, ADHD, Global Development Delay and Moderate Learning Difficulties.
Whether you have previous SEN experience, a background in care, youth work or psychology, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting pupils throughout the school day
- Delivering 1:1 and small group interventions
- Encouraging communication, confidence and independence
- Working closely with teachers and specialist staff
- Promoting positive behaviour and engagement
Requirements
- Experience working with children or vulnerable adults is desirable
- Positive, resilient and caring attitude
- Ability to build strong relationships
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
What Academics Offers
- Excellent rates of pay
- Long-term and permanent opportunities
- Ongoing CPD and safeguarding training
- Dedicated consultant with local school knowledge
Apply today and start making a difference this September.
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