SEN Teaching Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Tadcaster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider in Tadcaster is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional learning and emotional needs. The role involves delivering tailored support, encouraging positive behaviour, and maintaining a nurturing environment. Candidates should have experience in behavior support and a proactive approach. An enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one is required. This role emphasizes safeguarding and child protection standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting pupils with special educational needs.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored SEN support on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Encourage emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Support classroom learning and intervention sessions.
• Help maintain a safe, structured and nurturing environment.

Skills

Previous SEN, SEMH or behaviour support experience

Ability to build trusting relationships with pupils

Flexible and proactive approach

Job description

GSL Education are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist education setting in the Tadcaster area, supporting pupils with additional learning and emotional needs.

About the School

The provision delivers a highly individualised approach to education for pupils who may struggle in mainstream settings. Learners are supported through consistent routines, strong pastoral care and targeted interventions designed to promote both academic progress and emotional wellbeing.

SEN Teaching Assistant Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored SEN support on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Encourage emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Support classroom learning and intervention sessions
• Help maintain a safe, structured and nurturing environment

Requirements

• Previous SEN, SEMH or behaviour support experience
• Ability to build trusting relationships with pupils
• Flexible and proactive approach
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one

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 of SEN Teaching Assistant, 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.