Job description
Teaching Assistant
Contract: Full-Time /Part-Time / Long-Term
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Pay: £90 – £110 per day (depending on experience)
GSL Education are seeking experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to join a specialist school in York that supports students with complex needs, including Autism, non-verbal communication, and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) profiles.
About the School:
The school is a supportive and specialist environment, dedicated to providing high-quality education and care for young people with additional needs. Staff work collaboratively with families and multi-agency professionals to ensure every child has the best possible outcomes.
About the role as a Teaching Assistant:
- Supporting students with complex Autism, SEMH, and behavioural needs.
- Using de-escalation strategies and Team Teach approaches to manage behaviour safely and positively.
- Supporting non-verbal students through communication aids and tailored interventions.
- Delivering 1:1 and small group support to enable progress both academically and socially.
- Collaborating with teachers, therapists, and the wider SEN team to develop personalised learning plans.
As the ideal Teaching Assistant, we are looking for:
- SEN professionals with proven experience supporting students with ASC, SEMH, or other complex needs.
- Confident in behaviour management and building positive, trusting relationships with students.
- Ideally trained in Team Teach, MAPA, or similar behaviour management strategies (training can be provided).
- Resilient, proactive, and able to adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.
What GSL Education can offer:
- Competitive daily rates, paid via PAYE or Umbrella.
- Ongoing CPD including Team Teach training.
- Opportunities to work across a range of specialist settings.
- Supportive consultants who value your skills and experience.
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and experienced SEN professional who wants to make a real difference in a highly rewarding role.
Please contact Kerry Fowler at GSL Education to apply to work as a Teaching Assistant in York. Alternatively, please submit an up-to-date CV via the application link.
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.