Are you an Early Career Teacher (or soon-to-be ECT) who wants to build confidence before stepping into your own classroom?
Would you like hands-on experience working with SEN pupils or as a Teaching Assistant, gaining vital classroom insight without the pressure of full class teaching?
If so, this could be the perfect next step for you.
Supply Desk is an education recruitment partner with over 25 years’ experience, supporting primary, secondary and SEN schools by providing high-quality teaching and support staff. We work with many ECTs each year who want to ease into their career by gaining valuable SEN and TA experience first.
How Supply Desk can support you
Whether you’re looking for short-term experience or a longer placement, we’ll tailor opportunities to suit your confidence level and career goals.
Why work with Supply Desk?
* Flexible roles – SEN support, 1:1 support or TA placements, with daily or long-term options
* A pressure-free way to build confidence before taking on full teaching responsibilities
* Dedicated education consultant support – always on hand for advice, or feel free to pop into our Hove office
* CPD Hub access, including training on:
o Autism Awareness
o Trauma Informed Practice
o Positive Behaviour Management
o Safer Working Practice
* Weekly PAYE pay, managed by our in-house payroll team
* Experience across a range of schools, helping you strengthen your CV for future teaching roles
We’re looking for applicants who are:
* Passionate, professional and eager to learn
* Calm, patient and supportive, especially when working with SEN pupils
* Able to follow behaviour policies and support children with additional needs
* Flexible and adaptable to new environments
* Genuinely committed to making a positive difference in children’s lives
This is an ideal opportunity if you want to develop classroom confidence, SEN experience and behaviour management skills before progressing into a teaching role.
If this sounds like the right step for you, apply now. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by a member of the Sussex Supply Desk team.