Job description
Teaching Assistant
Location: Clifton, York, North Yorkshire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full Time, Term Time Only
Salary: £92 – £115 per day
GSL Education are currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate Full-Time Teaching Assistant to join a specialist education setting in York, from September.
This is an exciting opportunity to support young people with additional needs within a caring and inclusive environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping pupils develop academically, socially, and emotionally, while supporting them to achieve their individual goals and reach their full potential.
About the Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff and specialist teams to provide tailored support to pupils, helping create a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting pupils with their learning, development, and wellbeing.
- Providing 1:1 and small group support where required.
- Assisting teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
- Supporting pupils with additional needs, including communication, sensory, and behavioural needs.
- Encouraging independence, confidence, and positive engagement in school life.
- Building strong relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
- Supporting the creation of a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment.
The Ideal Teaching Assistant Will Have:
- Previous experience working with children or young people in an educational, care, or support setting.
- A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
- A patient, caring, and resilient approach.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
- A proactive attitude and willingness to support individual needs.
- Experience supporting pupils with SEND and SEMH.
What GSL Education Offer:
- A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Access to regular training and professional development opportunities.
- A supportive team with extensive knowledge of the education sector.
- Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people.
If you are passionate about supporting children and are looking for a rewarding Teaching Assistant role within a specialist school environment, we would love to hear from you.
GSL Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list (where applicable), verification of employment history, references, and other relevant pre-employment checks in line with safer recruitment procedures.
Apply today for a confidential conversation with the GSL Education team and take the next step in your education career.