SEN Teaching Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider near Wetherby seeks a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs (SEND) and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges. Responsibilities include providing tailored support, assisting with personalised learning plans, and promoting emotional wellbeing in a small class setting. The ideal candidate should have experience in this field, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safeguarding. This full-time role offers a competitive wage and an opportunity to make a significant impact on students’ lives.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND or SEMH needs.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Willingness to apply for enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group SEN support.
• Assist with personalised learning and behaviour plans.
• Promote emotional regulation and communication.
• Support academic and life-skills learning.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Calm and patient approach

Experience with SEND/SEMH needs

Job description

Location: Wetherby
Salary: £88 – £110 per day
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: January 2026

GSL Education are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a specialist setting near Wetherby. This role is ideal for someone passionate about helping children with SEND and SEMH needs overcome barriers to learning.

About the School

The provision supports pupils aged 4–16 who require a more personalised and therapeutic approach to education. Learners benefit from small class sizes, structured routines and strong pastoral support focused on emotional wellbeing and re‑engagement with learning.

Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small-group SEN support

Assist with personalised learning and behaviour plans

Promote emotional regulation and communication

Support academic and life-skills learning

Requirements

Experience supporting SEND or SEMH needs, a calm and patient approach, strong communication skills and an enhanced DBS or willingness to apply.

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.