Job description
Special Needs Teaching Assistant
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Daily Rate: £92 – £115 per day
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full Time or Part Time, Term Time Only
GSL Education is working with a well-regarded and Ofsted graded ‘Good’ Special Needs School in Scarborough to appoint a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, to support children with a range of additional needs. The school provides educational for children with a range of additional needs, including moderate and severe learning difficulties, autism, speech, language and communication needs and sensory needs.
As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will be:
- Providing small group and 1:1 support to children and young people aged 2 to 16 years old.
- Taking a holistic approach to provide personalised support.
- Supporting pupils with learning activities, adapting tasks to suit individual ability levels.
- Assisting the class teacher with the delivery of personalised and engaging lessons.
- Encouraging the development of communication, social, and life skills.
- Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour, using consistent and positive strategies.
- Assisting with personal care where required, ensuring dignity and respect at all times.
- Helping to create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment.
- Supporting the use of visual aids, PECs, Makaton, or other communication tools (where applicable).
- Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to support pupil outcomes.
- Monitoring and recording pupil progress, behaviour, and wellbeing.
This role will suit:
- SEN Teaching Assistants or those with experience in specialist settings.
- Support Workers or Care Assistants with experience supporting individuals with additional needs.
- Youth Workers or Behaviour Mentors looking to transition into education.
- Graduates in Psychology, Education, or SEN-related subjects.
- Individuals with experience supporting ASC, speech and language needs, or complex learning difficulties.
- Early Years practitioners with SEN experience.
- People with a background in health and social care looking to move into a school setting.
This role is ideal for someone who is patient, nurturing, and resilient, and who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs to achieve their full potential.
GSL Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will undergo enhanced DBS checks and full compliance in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
Please contact Kerry Fowler at GSL Education for more information, or submit an up-to-date CV via the application link to apply for the position of Special Needs Teaching Assistant in Scarborough, North Yorkshire.