Job description
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Hull
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 passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs and helping them overcome barriers to learning?
GSL Education Hull Branch are currently recruiting for caring, patient, and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to work across schools in Hull. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a meaningful difference by providing tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them develop confidence, independence, and positive learning experiences.
About the Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside teachers and wider support staff to provide individualised support to pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. You will assist with classroom activities, support emotional and social development, and adapt your approach to meet pupils' individual learning, communication, and behavioural needs.
Core Responsibilities of the SEN Teaching Assistant
- Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEN and additional learning needs.
- Assist pupils with classroom activities, learning tasks, and the development of independent learning skills.
- Adapt support strategies to meet individual needs, including Autism, ADHD, communication difficulties, and learning disabilities.
- Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation, social interaction, and classroom participation.
- Monitor pupils' engagement and progress, sharing relevant observations with teachers and support staff.
- Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where every pupil feels valued.
As the Ideal SEN Teaching Assistant, You Should Have
- Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN, SEND, or additional needs.
- An understanding of conditions such as Autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, and communication challenges.
- A patient, empathetic, and nurturing approach to supporting individual learners.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to remain calm, flexible, and resilient when responding to challenging situations.
- A genuine commitment to inclusive education and helping pupils achieve their potential.
To Work with GSL Education, You Must
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Hold an up-to-date CV and provide references covering the last two years.
- Have recent experience working with children or young people.
- Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one.
If you are a compassionate and motivated SEN Teaching Assistant who wants to make a positive difference to children's learning and development, we welcome your application.
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 Hull.