Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant – Alternative Provision
Location: Selby
Salary: £88 – £110 per day
Contract: Full Time / Part Time
Start Date: Immediate or September 2026
GSL Education are looking for a committed SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils within an alternative provision in Selby.
About the School
This specialist provision supports pupils with a range of additional needs including SEMH, Autism and learning difficulties. The school provides a supportive environment focused on personalised learning and pupil wellbeing.
Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and small group SEN support
- Support engagement and classroom participation
- Assist with interventions and tailored learning activities
- Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
- Work closely with teaching and support staff
Requirements
- Experience supporting pupils with SEN preferred
- Patient and adaptable approach
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to build positive relationships
- 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.