Sen Teaching Assistant

GAC Education; Willerby; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Local Hull placements

Direct director support

Flexible weekly supply

Job summary

GAC Education is recruiting dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to support children and young people with SEND across Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire.

You will deliver 1:1 and small-group support, align with EHCPs, and implement sensory routines while working closely with teachers and the SENCo. Long-term block placements or flexible daily cover are available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting children or young adults with SEND, ASC, or complex needs.
• Solid understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.
• Enhanced DBS check registered on Update Service or willingness to complete a new check.
• Alternative communication skills (PECS, Makaton) or de-escalation training desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support to help pupils meet EHCP outcomes.
• Implement sensory routines, visual timetables, and adaptive learning materials with the class teacher/SENCo.
• Assist with emotional regulation using positive behaviour support and de-escalation techniques.
• Foster an inclusive, supportive learning environment promoting independence, confidence, and well-being.
• Maintain safeguarding and child protection procedures in line with school policy.

Skills

SEND experience

KCSIE knowledge

DBS check

De-escalation training

Job description

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Hull, East Yorkshire

Pay Rate: £80 - £110 per day

Contract Type: Full-time, Long-Term Placements & Flexible Supply

Are you an experienced, compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant looking for rewarding opportunities across Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire?

GAC Education is recruiting dedicated Teaching Assistants to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across mainstream primary and secondary schools, resourced bases, and specialist SEN provisions throughout Hull (including HU1-HU9, Cottingham, and Hessle).

Whether you specialise in 1:1 support for pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, or Moderate/Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD), or hold experience in sensory regulation and nurture strategies, we offer stable long-term block placements and flexible day-to-day cover tailored to your schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing tailored 1:1 and small-group support to help pupils achieve individual outcomes outlined in their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Implementing sensory routines, visual timetables, and adaptive learning materials in coordination with the class teacher and SENCO.
• Assisting with emotional regulation, utilizing positive behaviour support strategies and proactive de-escalation techniques.
• Fostering an inclusive, supportive learning environment that promotes pupil independence, confidence, and well-being.
• Maintaining strict adherence to school safeguarding guidelines and child protection procedures.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience supporting children or young adults with SEND, complex needs, or ASC in an educational, care, or youth work setting.
• A solid understanding of child protection procedures and statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.
• An Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or a willingness to complete a new check during onboarding).
• Alternative communication skills (PECS, Makaton) or de-escalation training (e.g., Team-Teach, MAPA, or Safety-Intervention) are highly desirable.

Why Work with GAC Education?

• Ethical, Transparent Pay: Competitive daily rates fully compliant with national framework standards, ensuring your specialist support skills are properly rewarded.
• Localised Hull Placements: Work matched directly to your postcode and travel preferences across Hull and the surrounding East Riding areas.
• Direct Director Support: Open, direct communication with experienced recruitment directors who understand the daily realities of SEN classrooms.
• Work-Life Balance: Choose between ongoing full-time block bookings or retain total control over your weekly supply availability.

About GAC Education & Safeguarding

GAC Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to thorough safer recruitment checks in line with KCSIE, including identity verification, right-to-work checks, employment reference checks covering the last 2 years, and an Enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List check.

Equal Opportunities & Fee Protection

We are an equal opportunities employer. Under UK legislation, GAC Education does not charge work-seekers any fees for work-finding services.

Agency Status & Data Protection

GAC Education operates as an Employment Business when supplying temporary cover workers and as an Employment Agency when introducing candidates for permanent positions. Personal data is processed in accordance with UK GDPR