SEN Learning Support Assistant

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

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• Supporting pupils throughout the school day
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• Delivering 1:1 and small group interventions
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• Encouraging communication, confidence and independence
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• Working closely with teachers and specialist staff
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• Promoting positive behaviour and engagement
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Requirements

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• Experience working with children or vulnerable adults is desirable
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• Positive, resilient and caring attitude
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• Ability to build strong relationships
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• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
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What Academics Offers

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• Excellent rates of pay
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• Long-term and permanent opportunities
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• Ongoing CPD and safeguarding training
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• Dedicated consultant with local school knowledge
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Apply today and start making a difference this September.