Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: £83 - £100 per day
Are you passionate about helping young people with additional needs thrive in education?
GSL Education are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive secondary school that supports students with a wide range of Special Educational Needs located in York, North Yorkshire, starting in September 2025.
SEN Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:
- Deliver personalised 1:1 and small group support to students with special educational needs.
- Help manage classroom behaviour in a positive and supportive manner.
- Support teaching staff in delivering lessons effectively.
- Implement strategies to support the student's emotional, social, and academic development.
- Assist with emotional regulation strategies and de-escalate challenging behaviour.
SEN Teaching Assistant Requirements:
- Must have the legal right to work in the UK.
- A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEN.
- Experience working with students with SEN, particularly those with ASC, ADHD, SEMH, MLD or SLD.
- Hold an enhanced Child Workforce DBS, registered on the update service, or be willing to obtain one through GSL Education.
- Relevant qualifications (e.g. CACHE, Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning) are desirable but not essential.
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 an enhanced DBS on the update service.
If you would like to apply for the position ofSEN Teaching Assistant in York, North Yorkshire, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit the GSL Education official website to apply online.