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.