Job description
Teaching Assistant
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Part Time, Full Time, Term Time Only
Salary: £92 – £115 per day
GSL Education is looking for enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated Teaching Assistants to join a fantastic specialist school in Scarborough.
This is more than just a classroom support role. It is an opportunity to help young people build confidence, develop independence and discover what they are capable of achieving.
The school offers a specialist, nurturing environment for pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism and learning difficulties. With a strong focus on personalised learning, communication, wellbeing and life skills, staff work together to ensure every pupil feels valued, supported and encouraged to succeed.
Why You'll Love This Role:
- Make a genuine difference: Celebrate the small steps and big achievements that matter to each pupil.
- Build meaningful relationships: Get to know pupils as individuals and become a positive, trusted role model.
- Be creative: Help deliver engaging activities that make learning accessible and enjoyable.
- Develop your experience: Gain valuable experience working within specialist education.
- Be part of a team: Work alongside supportive teachers and professionals who share a passion for helping young people.
What Will You Be Doing?
- Supporting pupils individually and in small groups.
- Helping teachers deliver engaging and accessible lessons.
- Encouraging communication, interaction and participation.
- Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
- Helping pupils develop independence and everyday life skills.
- Providing reassurance, encouragement and consistent support.
- Creating a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.
Who Would Suit This Role?
We would love to hear from people who are:
- Caring, patient and understanding.
- Passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs.
- Confident building positive relationships.
- Resilient, flexible and willing to learn.
- Experienced in education, childcare, care work or supporting individuals with SEN.
Why Apply Through GSL Education?
- Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment team.
- Opportunities for ongoing work in specialist education.
- Access to a range of education opportunities and professional development.
- The chance to build a rewarding career supporting young people.
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 (with children's barred list check where applicable), satisfactory references, identity and right-to-work checks, and verification of employment history and relevant qualifications. All placements are subject to satisfactory completion of the required checks.
If you are ready for a rewarding new challenge and want to make a positive difference, get in touch with GSL Education today! Please submit an up-to-date CV via the application link.