1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

GSL Education; York; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in York seeks a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs. This role involves delivering personalized support and monitoring student progress in a primary school setting. Candidates should have a passion for helping children thrive in their education and the legal right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEN students, especially ASC, ADHD, SEMH, MLD, and SLD.
• Passion for supporting children and young people with SEN.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized 1:1 and small group support to students with special educational needs.
• Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback to teaching staff.
• Assist with lesson delivery and adapt tasks for better learning access.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Adaptability

Education

CACHE Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Tools

Child Workforce DBS

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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 work students on 1:1 basis at a welcoming and inclusive Primary 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.
• 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.

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Created on 27/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom