Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Scarborough
Salary: £88 – £110 per day
Contract: Full Time / Part Time
Start Date: Immediate or September 2026
GSL Education are seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a secondary school in Scarborough.
About the School
This inclusive secondary school provides a supportive and structured learning environment where pupils with additional needs are encouraged to achieve their full potential. Staff work closely with the SENCO and pastoral teams to provide tailored academic and emotional support.
Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and small group SEN support
- Support pupils with ASD, ADHD and learning difficulties
- Assist teachers with differentiated classroom activities
- Promote engagement, independence and confidence
- Work closely with the SEN team and subject staff
Requirements
- Previous SEN experience preferred
- Experience in a secondary school setting desirable
- Patient and resilient approach
- 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.