Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Wetherby
Salary: £88 – £110 per day
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: January 2026
GSL Education are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a specialist setting near Wetherby. This role is ideal for someone passionate about helping children with SEND and SEMH needs overcome barriers to learning.
About the School
The provision supports pupils aged 4–16 who require a more personalised and therapeutic approach to education. Learners benefit from small class sizes, structured routines and strong pastoral support focused on emotional wellbeing and re-engagement with learning.
Responsibilities
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Provide 1:1 and small-group SEN support
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Assist with personalised learning and behaviour plans
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Promote emotional regulation and communication
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Support academic and life-skills learning
Requirements
Experience supporting SEND or SEMH needs, a calm and patient approach, strong communication skills and an enhanced DBS or willingness to apply.
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.