Job description

1:1 Support Assistant

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

GSL Education are seeking a dedicated 1:1 Support Assistant to provide tailored support to a pupil with additional needs in a secondary school setting.

About the School

The school follows a personalised support approach, ensuring pupils receive consistent 1:1 assistance to access learning and regulate behaviour effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Provide individualised 1:1 support throughout the school day

  • Support access to the curriculum and lesson activities

  • Assist with emotional regulation and confidence building

  • Work closely with teaching and SEN staff

Requirements

  • Previous experience in a 1:1 support role preferred

  • Calm, nurturing, and consistent approach

  • Ability to follow support plans and strategies

  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service 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.

To apply, please contact Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV or apply directly via the GSL Education website.