1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

City of York Trading Limited (WorkwithSchools); York and North Yorkshire; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Competitive pay

Job summary

City of York Trading Limited (WorkwithSchools) is seeking dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistants to support children with special educational needs. The role focuses on tailoring academic and emotional support, helping children feel safe and engaged in school settings across York and North Yorkshire.

We value patient, creative and empathetic individuals who can balance academic learning with emotional wellbeing and collaborate with teachers to promote inclusive learning environments.

Qualifications

• Empathy and patience are essential.
• Ability to break tasks into steps and be creative in activities.
• Clear and effective communication with children, teachers and staff.
• Effective behaviour management strategies.
• Adaptability to changing needs of learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one academic and emotional support tailored to an individual child’s needs.
• Break down learning tasks into manageable steps to build confidence and independence.
• Use practical, creative activities to maintain engagement and participation.
• Apply communication and behaviour management strategies to support positive outcomes.
• Build trusting relationships and respond empathetically to individual needs.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to create an inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Practical Skills

Creativity

Communication

Behaviour Management

Adaptability

Job description

Company: City of York Trading Limited (WorkwithSchools)

WorkwithSchools is hiring dedicated and compassionate 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistants to support children with special educational needs in school settings across York and North Yorkshire. We are looking for patient, creative and empathetic individuals who can provide tailored academic and emotional support, helping children feel safe, engaged and ready to learn. You will need to be able to balance academic learning with emotional wellbeing, adapting your approach when needed in order to help children develop confidence, resilience and independence.

Flexible hours and competitive pay rate on offer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one academic and emotional support tailored to an individual child's needs.
• Break down learning tasks into manageable steps to build confidence and independence.
• Use practical, creative activities to maintain engagement and encourage participation.
• Apply effective communication and behaviour management strategies to support positive outcomes.
• Build trusting relationships and respond empathetically to individual needs and challenges.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other staff to create a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Essential Skills and Qualities:

Empathy and patiencePractical skills and creativityStrong communicationBehaviour managementAdaptability

City of York Trading Limited (WorkwithSchools)