Job description
Teaching Assistant
Location: York
Salary: £88 – £110 per day
Contract: Full-Time and Part-Time
Start Date: As soon as possible
GSL Education are recruiting experienced Primary Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist primary setting in York. This role is well suited to TAs with experience supporting pupils with additional needs who can offer consistency, patience and structured support throughout the school day.
About the School
The school is a specialist primary provision supporting pupils with a range of complex learning and additional needs. It provides a highly structured environment with a strong focus on emotional regulation, communication and individual development. Staff work closely as a team to ensure pupils feel safe, supported and able to access learning at their own pace. The school places a strong emphasis on safeguarding, inclusion and positive behaviour support.
Teaching Assistant Responsibilities
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Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils
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Assist the class teacher with learning activities and classroom routines
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Support pupils with SEN, including communication and social development
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Help manage behaviour using positive and consistent approaches
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Promote independence and engagement in learning
Requirements
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Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant in a primary or SEN setting
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Good understanding of SEN and child development
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Calm, caring and resilient approach
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Ability to work effectively as part of a team
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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.