Job description
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Contract Type: Temporary, Supply, Part-Time
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Salary Scale: £92 – £115 per day (Depending on experience)
Are you a caring, patient and dedicated Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting pupils with additional needs? GSL Education Hull Branch are hiring an SEN Teaching Assistant to provide targeted one-to-one support to a student with a hearing impairment in a school setting in York. The role will involve working 4 days per week.
The successful candidate will provide consistent, personalised support to help the student access learning, communicate effectively and participate confidently in school life.
Main Responsibilities
- Provide dedicated one-to-one support to a student with a hearing impairment throughout the school day.
- Help the student access lessons, instructions, resources and classroom activities.
- Adapt communication and learning approaches to meet the student’s individual needs.
- Encourage confidence, independence and positive participation in school activities.
- Work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to ensure consistent support.
- Monitor progress, engagement and any barriers to learning, sharing relevant observations with staff.
Minimum Requirements
- Experience supporting children or young people with SEN or additional needs is desirable.
- Experience supporting pupils with hearing impairments or communication needs would be advantageous.
- Patient, compassionate and attentive approach with strong awareness of individual needs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively while providing consistent one-to-one support.
- An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.
Why Work with GSL Education?
- Competitive daily rates based on experience and qualifications.
- Opportunities to work 4 days per week.
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
- Access to training and professional development opportunities.
- Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
- Supportive and straightforward registration process.
If you are passionate about helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and thrive in an inclusive environment, apply today to join GSL Education Hull Branch as an SEN Teaching Assistant in York.
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 providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
For more information or to register your interest in ‘SEN Teaching Assistant’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout York.