Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: £83 - £100 per day
GSL Education are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to work at an Alternative Provision that supports students with a wide range of Special Educational Needs located in York, North Yorkshire, starting in September 2025.
About the School:
- As a specialist school catering to students aged 5 to 16 with social, emotional, and mental health needs, they are dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive environment where every student can thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.
- An Ofsted graded ‘Good’ School in York, known for its specialist provision catering to students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
- The school offers a diverse and inclusive curriculum tailored to the individual needs of students, providing a supportive and nurturing learning environment.
- The school has a dedicated team of experienced staff, including teachers, teaching assistants, and support professionals, who are committed to the well-being and academic success of every student.
- The school provides comprehensive therapeutic support and interventions to help students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.
- The school emphasises the importance of building positive relationships and promoting social skills development among students, fostering a sense of belonging and community.
SEN Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:
- Deliver personalised 1:1 and small group support to students with special educational needs.
- Monitor and record progress, feeding back to teaching staff.
- Assist with lesson delivery, adapting tasks to make learning accessible and engaging.
- 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.