Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Contract: Full-Time / Part-Time / Term Time Only
Pay: £88 – £105 per day
GSL Education are currently seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join our supply team and support a specialist school in York. This is an exciting opportunity to work with students with a range of complex needs, including Autism (ASC), non-verbal communication, behavioural needs, and SEMH profiles.
About the School:
The school provides a highly nurturing and inclusive environment for young people with Special Educational Needs, supporting students with complex Autism and social, emotional, and mental health needs. With a strong commitment to personalised learning and pastoral care, the school works to ensure that every student achieves their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.
About the Role as a Special Needs Teaching Assistant:
- Provide tailored support to children and young people with complex needs, including Autism and SEMH.
- Use patience, empathy, and resilience to engage students in their learning and daily routines.
- Support non-verbal students with alternative communication methods.
- Manage challenging behaviour effectively, using positive behaviour strategies.
- Work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff to deliver a personalised curriculum.
SEN Teaching Assistant Ideal Requirements:
- Previous experience working with ASC, SEMH, or complex behavioural needs.
- A compassionate and resilient approach to supporting young people.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to use non-verbal communication strategies.
- A genuine passion for helping students achieve their potential.
- Additional training such as Team Teach, NAPPI, MAPA, PECs or Makaton is advantageous but not essential as this can be provided.
What GSL Education can offer you:
- Competitive daily pay rates.
- Flexibility to suit your lifestyle.
- Access to ongoing CPD training such as Team Teacher, Autism Awareness, Level 3 Diploma in Child Psychology and many more!
- A dedicated consultant to support your career development.
If you are passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs and are looking for a rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.
Please contact Kerry Fowler at GSL Education for more information or to register your interest. Please submit an up-to-date CV via the application link for the role of SEN Teaching Assistant in York.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.