Join Opus Teach and support children and young people with SEND across Suffolk.
Are you looking for SEN, SEND or SEMH school work in Suffolk? Opus Teach is recruiting temporary SEN support staff, SEND teaching assistants, and SEMH specialists to meet the growing demand for high‑quality support in schools, PRUs and specialist provisions across the county.
If you’re passionate about inclusion, behaviour support, and helping learners with additional needs thrive, we’d love to hear from you.
Who we’re looking For
We welcome applicants from a wide range of professional backgrounds, including:
Whether you’re a qualified teacher, SEN TA, learning support assistant, or an experienced SEMH practitioner, your skills are highly valued.
Skills and Experience That Make a Difference:
Flexible Temporary SEN Work Across Suffolk
Once registered with Opus Teach, you choose when and where you work We offer a wide range of SEN and SEMH roles across Suffolk, including:
You can set your own availability, accept roles instantly via text, or receive a friendly call from our team, whatever suits you best.
Why work with Opus Teach?
Opus Teach is an education recruitment agency wholly owned by Suffolk County Council, supporting over 300 schools and education providers across Suffolk, Norfolk and Essex.
We offer:
If you’re looking for temporary SEN roles in Suffolk and want to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to welcome you to the Opus Teach community.
How to apply
For more information and to start your registration process please visit opusteach.co.uk
Alternatively, you can call us on 03301 242801 or email enquiries@opusteach.co.uk
Closing date: 1.00 pm, 11 June 2026.
Reimagine the possibilities.
As one of the largest employers in Suffolk, we have a huge variety of exciting careers to offer people as keen to make a positive impact on the world around them as we are.
As a modern, flexible, and effective council, we’re driven to make a difference to the environment, the communities we serve, and the careers of our people. We explore innovative ways to encourage, respect, and enable everyone to be the best they can be.
By creating meaningful connections with our people and our partner organisations, we’ve built a culture of mutual collaboration, trust, and respect where everyone is supported to be their authentic selves.
We aim to inspire and empower. To improve and evolve. To develop and innovate. To take pride and ownership of the world around us and ensure that we leave a positive and lasting legacy. That’s why it’s time to reimagine a career with the council and take a fresh look at what we can offer you.
