Job description
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Contract Type: Temporary, Supply, Part-Time, Full-Time
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Salary Scale: £92 – £115 per day (Depending on experience)
Are you a caring, patient and dedicated individual who is passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs? GSL Education Hull Branch are seeking an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a specialist educational setting in Scarborough.
This role is ideal for someone who can provide personalised learning support, build trusting relationships and help pupils overcome barriers to learning. You will work closely with teachers and other support staff to meet pupils’ individual academic, social, emotional and behavioural needs, creating a safe, structured and nurturing environment where every learner can make progress.
Main Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with special educational needs and additional learning requirements.
- Assist teachers in delivering differentiated lessons and adapting activities to suit individual abilities.
- Support pupils with communication, social interaction, emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
- Encourage independence, confidence and active participation in classroom activities.
- Monitor pupils’ engagement and progress, sharing relevant observations with teachers and support staff.
- Help maintain a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment that promotes pupils’ wellbeing.
Minimum Requirements
- Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN, SEND or additional needs is desirable.
- Understanding of individual learning needs and personalised support strategies.
- Experience with Autism, ADHD, SEMH or communication needs would be advantageous.
- Patient, empathetic and resilient approach when supporting pupils with varying needs.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- 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 for short-term, long-term and permanent positions.
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
- Access to relevant training and professional development opportunities.
- Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of educational settings.
If you are an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Scarborough, we would love to hear from you.
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 Scarborough.