Complex Needs Teaching Assistant

GSL Education; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, is seeking a patient Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of needs across schools and specialist settings. You will provide one-to-one and small-group support, adapting approaches to individual learners, and work with teachers and SEND professionals to help students access the curriculum and develop independence.

This temporary, supply role involves safeguarding responsibilities and requires an Enhanced DBS; successful

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with complex or additional needs
• Understanding of SEND and ability to work with diverse needs
• Patient, resilient and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Calm and professional under challenging situations
• Genuine passion for helping young people develop confidence and independence

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised one-to-one and small-group support based on individual learner needs
• Assist students with accessing classroom activities, communication and daily learning routines
• Support emotional regulation, engagement and independence through appropriate strategies
• Collaborate with teachers and SEND professionals to implement learning and support plans
• Monitor student progress and communicate observations to the school team
• Promote a safe, inclusive and structured learning environment

Job description

Job Title: Complex Needs Teaching Assistant
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Contract Type: Temporary, Supply, Part-Time, Full-Time
Start Date: September 2026
Salary Scale: £92 - £115 per day (Depending on experience)

Make a meaningful difference by helping young people with complex needs access learning, develop independence, and reach their full potential!

GSL Education are currently searching for a patient, resilient, and compassionate Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to work across schools and specialist educational settings in Scarborough.

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant who is confident supporting learners with a range of complex needs. You will work closely with teachers, SEND professionals, and wider support teams to provide consistent, personalised assistance that enables students to engage with education and develop essential life and learning skills.

About the Role:

As a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant, you will provide one-to-one and small-group support to students who may have significant learning, communication, physical, sensory, social, emotional, or behavioural needs. You will adapt your approach to each learner, helping them access the curriculum, communicate effectively, and become more independent.

Core Responsibilities of the Complex Needs Teaching Assistant:

• Provide personalised one-to-one and small-group support based on individual learner needs
• Assist students with accessing classroom activities, communication, and daily learning routines
• Use appropriate strategies to support emotional regulation, engagement, and independence
• Work alongside teachers and support professionals to implement individual learning and support plans
• Monitor student progress and communicate relevant observations to the wider school team
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and structured environment where every learner feels supported

As the Ideal Complex Needs Teaching Assistant, You Should Have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with complex or additional needs
• Understanding of SEND and confidence working with diverse learning, communication, sensory, or behavioural needs
• A patient, resilient, and adaptable approach to supporting individual learners
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional when responding to challenging or unpredictable situations
• A genuine passion for helping young people develop confidence, independence, and positive learning experiences

To Work with GSL Education, You Must:

• Have the right to work in the UK
• Provide an up-to-date CV with relevant reference information covering the last 2 years
• Have recent experience working with children or young people, preferably within an educational or specialist setting
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one

If you are a resilient and compassionate Complex Needs Teaching Assistant looking to make a lasting difference to young people across Scarborough, we welcome your application.

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 providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.