SEN Teaching Assistant North Yorkshire

Empowering Learning; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Flexible placement options

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Empowering Learning is seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to work in North Yorkshire schools, providing 1:1 support and small-group assistance for pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH and other needs. Roles include helping students access the curriculum, promoting independence, supporting emotional regulation, and collaborating with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams.

We offer flexible full-time, part-time and short-term placements with competitive daily rates and a strong focus on

Qualifications

• 1:1 or small-group support in SEN settings
• Ability to help pupils access the curriculum
• Teamwork with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral staff

Responsibilities

• Providing consistent 1:1 or small‑group support.
• Helping pupils access the curriculum.
• Supporting learning and classroom activities.
• Encouraging independence and life skills.
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Developing positive relationships with pupils.
• Helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.
• Working alongside teachers, SENCOs and wider pastoral teams.
• Providing a calm, safe and inclusive environment.

Skills

Patience and empathy

Resilience and consistency

Excellent communication skills

Genuine passion for supporting young

Building trusting relationships

Safeguarding

Education

A Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - North Yorkshire

Location: North Yorkshire
Salary: 96- 110 per day
Contract: Full-time, part-time & flexible opportunities
Start Date: September 2026 / ASAP

SEN Support Staff Wanted Across North Yorkshire

Are you a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEN Support Worker or experienced care professional looking for your next opportunity?

Empowering Learning is currently recruiting passionate and committed SEN support staff across North Yorkshire to work within mainstream schools, specialist provisions and alternative settings.

We have opportunities available for candidates who want to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people with additional needs.

If you are patient, resilient and passionate about helping pupils develop their confidence, independence and ability to access education, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

The Opportunities

Our schools are looking for support staff to work with pupils with a wide range of needs, including:

• Autism / ASD
• ADHD
• SEMH
• Complex needs
• Communication difficulties
• Non-verbal pupils
• Behaviour that challenges
• EHCP requirements
• Social, emotional and mental health needs
• Additional learning needs

You could be working as a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant, supporting a small group, or working alongside the class teacher within a specialist SEN provision.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing consistent 1:1 or small‑group support.
• Helping pupils access the curriculum.
• Supporting learning and classroom activities.
• Encouraging independence and life skills.
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Developing positive relationships with pupils.
• Helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.
• Working alongside teachers, SENCOs and wider pastoral teams.
• Providing a calm, safe and inclusive environment.

Who We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from:

SEN Teaching Assistants Learning Support Assistants 1:1 Support Assistants Behaviour Support Workers Youth Workers Residential Support Workers Care Workers Graduates Experienced Childcare Professionals

School experience is beneficial, but transferable experience can be equally valuable.

We're particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

• Patience and empathy.
• Resilience and consistency.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people.
• The ability to build trusting relationships.
• Confidence managing challenging situations.
• A professional approach to safeguarding.

A Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential.

Team Teach experience is advantageous, and additional training can be discussed where appropriate.

Why Empowering Learning?

Joining Empowering Learning gives you access to a large network of schools and education settings across North Yorkshire and the wider North East.

We offer:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Long‑term and short‑term placements.
• Full‑time and part‑time opportunities.
• Flexible supply work.
• 1:1 SEN positions.
• Mainstream and specialist settings.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Access to permanent opportunities.
• A strong focus on safeguarding and compliance.

Most importantly, we get to know our candidates.

We want to understand your experience, strengths and the type of pupil and setting where you can make the biggest impact.