1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; York; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization seeks a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant in York to provide tailored 1:1 support to students with special educational needs. The role involves monitoring progress, assisting lesson delivery, and promoting emotional and academic development within a compassionate and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with SEN, particularly those with ASC, ADHD, SEMH, MLD, or SLD.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised 1:1 support to students with special educational needs.
• Monitor progress and adapt lesson delivery for accessibility.

Skills

Compassion

Adaptability

Emotional Support

Education

CACHE Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

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.