Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant 

Location: Poppleton
Salary: £88 – £110 per day
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: January 2026

GSL Education are recruiting an SEN Teaching Assistant for an Alternative Provision in Poppleton. The role involves supporting pupils who need a flexible, nurturing and therapeutic learning environment.

About the School
The provision offers personalised timetables, small class sizes and structured routines for pupils aged 4–16. Staff place strong emphasis on emotional wellbeing, communication and re-engagement with learning.

SEN Teaching Assistant Responsibilities
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support
• Support individual academic, social and emotional plans
• Encourage resilience and positive regulation
• Assist with core subjects, life-skills and practical learning

Requirements
• Previous experience supporting SEND or SEMH needs
• Ability to use restorative approaches and promote positive behaviour
• A patient, empathetic and non-judgemental approach
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice and safeguarding principles
• Ability to work with learners who may display heightened emotions or disengagement
• Team-oriented approach with strong communication skills
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

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.

GSL Education is an ethical, independent recruitment agency which aims to provide quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout East and North Yorkshire.

If you would like to apply for the position of SEN Teaching Assistant, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit the GSL Education official website to apply online.