SEND Practitioner

GSL Education; York; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking a SEND Practitioner for a thriving Secondary School in York, starting in September 2025. This role involves supporting students with special educational needs through targeted interventions and collaboration with teaching staff to create an inclusive learning environment. The ideal candidate will have experience with SEND and a strong understanding of various needs, working closely with students to help them thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND in a school or educational setting.
• Strong understanding of a range of special needs and how to meet these in the classroom.
• Strong understanding of additional needs, including ASC, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions for students with SEND.
• Assist with the implementation and monitoring of EHCPs.
• Support students in the classroom to access learning, develop independence, and achieve their potential.
• Work with teachers to adapt materials and strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
• Promote inclusion and positive behaviour across the school.
• Monitor and record progress, contributing to regular reviews and assessments.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Behaviour management

Education

Relevant qualifications in education, child development, or SEND support

Job description

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SEND Practitioner
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Salary Scale: £83 - £100 per day
Start Date: September 2025

Are you passionate about inclusion and experienced in supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? GSL Education are seeking a SEND Practitioner to work at a thriving Secondary School located in York, North Yorkshire with a September 2025 start date.

As a SEND Practitioner, you will work closely with the SENDCo, teaching staff, and wider pastoral teams to support students with EHCPs and additional learning needs. Your role will involve delivering targeted interventions, contributing to support plans, and helping create a positive and inclusive learning environment for all.

About the School:

• The school consists of students aged 11-18 has been graded to be ‘Outstanding’ by OFSTED in their quality of education, personal development, leadership and management and their sixth-form provision.
• They strive to create a learning environment where students are inspired to reach their full potential and achieve success in all areas of their lives.
• They welcome all children as well as prioritise admission for children with SEND.
• They offer a range of training opportunities to help the teachers stay at the forefront of educational practices.
• They create a welcoming environment where all members of the school community feel safe, at ease, and accepted.
• They use small group intervention to target gaps in understanding in core subjects.
• For SEN children who require adaptations to accommodate their requirements, the school ensures access arrangements are in place to support their normal approach of working and, when necessary, deploys teaching assistants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions for students with SEND.
• Assist with the implementation and monitoring of EHCPs.
• Support students in the classroom to access learning, develop independence, and achieve their potential.
• Work with teachers to adapt materials and strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
• Promote inclusion and positive behaviour across the school.
• Monitor and record progress, contributing to regular reviews and assessments.
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND in a school or educational setting.
• Have a strong understanding of a range of special needs and how to meet these in the classroom.
• Strong understanding of a range of additional needs, including ASC, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and behaviour management skills.
• Relevant qualifications in education, child development, or SEND support (desirable).
• Hold an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered to the Update Service, or be willing to complete one through GSL Education

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.

For more information, or to apply for the position of SEND Practitioner in York, North Yorkshire, please send your CV to Kerry Fowler or call the office today. Alternatively, please visit GSL Education website to apply online, or submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. We look forward to hearing from you!