Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £92 – £115 per day
GSL Education are currently recruiting for an experienced and caring SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist educational setting in Scarborough. This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Nursery Practitioner or experienced support worker with a genuine passion for working with children and young people with additional needs.
About the School
The school is a specialist setting in Scarborough that provides a supportive and nurturing environment for pupils with a range of special educational needs. The school places a strong emphasis on individualised support, communication, independence and positive relationships, ensuring pupils are given the appropriate support to access learning and develop their confidence and life skills.
The Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with a range of additional needs.
- Support pupils with Autism, SLCN and other SEND needs.
- Help pupils access learning and participate in classroom activities.
- Adapt communication and activities to meet individual needs.
- Support pupils with emotional regulation, social development and positive behaviour.
- Encourage independence, confidence and engagement.
- Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
- Work closely with teachers and other professionals to support individual learning and development.
- Contribute to a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND.
- Experience supporting pupils with Autism and/or Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).
- Experience as a Teaching Assistant, Nursery Practitioner, Support Worker or similar.
- A patient, calm and nurturing approach.
- The ability to adapt communication and respond to individual needs.
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
- A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
Experience within a specialist school, nursery, care or support setting would be advantageous.
What GSL Education Offer
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Dedicated consultant support.
- Access to a range of education and SEND opportunities.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- Potential for long-term and permanent positions.
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils' lives.
GSL Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check where required, satisfactory references and verification of qualifications and employment history. All candidates must be suitable to work in an educational setting.
To find out more or to apply to work as an SEN Teaching Assistant in Scarborough, please contact GSL Education today.