Job description
1:1 Teaching Assistant
Location: Scarborough (initially) & Holme upon Spalding Moor (YO43)
Start Date: Monday 13th April 2026
Contract: Full-Time, Ongoing
Salary: £92 – £115 per day (depending on experience)
GSL Education is seeking a dedicated, patient, and resilient 1:1 Teaching Assistant or Support Worker to work with a young person in Key Stage 4 with additional needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to provide consistent, personalised support to help a pupil re-engage with education in a more suitable setting.
About the Role:
- Provide 1:1 support to a KS4 pupil with additional needs
- Build a strong, trusting relationship to support engagement, confidence, and emotional regulation
- Support the transition from a specialist SEN school into an Alternative Provision setting
- Adapt learning approaches to meet individual needs and promote positive outcomes
- Work closely with teaching staff and external professionals to ensure consistent support
Important Information:
- First 2 weeks: Based at an SEN school in Scarborough for transition support and training
- Following weeks: Based at an Alternative Provision in Holme upon Spalding Moor (YO43)
- Full-time role supporting the pupil on a consistent basis
The Ideal Teaching Assistant or Support Worker Will Have:
- Experience supporting children or young people with SEN, SEMH, or behavioural needs
- A calm, patient, and resilient approach
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills
- Ability to manage and support behaviour positively
- Experience in education, care, youth work, or support work (highly desirable)
- A full driving licence is beneficial due to location
This Role Would Suit:
- Teaching Assistants
- Support Workers
- Youth Workers
- Sports Coaches or Mentors
- Individuals from care or behavioural support backgrounds
What GSL Education Offer:
- A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a young person’s life
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
- Competitive daily rates
- Potential for a long-term or permanent position
Safeguarding Statement:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, references, and full compliance checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and safer recruitment guidelines.
Apply now to support a young person in achieving positive outcomes through tailored, consistent support.
Please contact Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit an up-to-date CV via the application link to be considered.