SEND Teaching Assistant

GSL Education; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils in York, North Yorkshire, helping them access learning and develop essential life skills. You will provide one-to-one and small-group support, adapting approaches for individual needs and building confidence and independence.

The role involves collaboration with teachers and staff, focusing on learning, communication, emotional regulation, and positive behaviour. DBS checks and safeguarding awareness are required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND, SEMH, or additional needs.
• Understanding of needs such as Autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, and communication challenges.
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient approach to supporting pupils with diverse needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to remain calm and consistent when responding to challenging or changing situations.
• Genuine commitment to inclusive education and helping young people achieve their potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEND, SEMH, and other additional learning needs.
• Help pupils access classroom activities, complete learning tasks, and develop greater independence.
• Support emotional regulation, communication, social interaction, and positive behaviour.
• Adapt learning activities and support strategies to meet pupils' individual needs and abilities.
• Build positive and trusting relationships while maintaining consistent boundaries and expectations.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and wider support staff to monitor pupils' progress and provide tailored assistance.

Skills

SEND experience

Autism/ADHD knowledge

Patience & empathy

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Commitment to inclusion

Job description

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Contract Type: Temporary, Supply, Part-Time, Full-Time
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Salary Scale: £92 - £115 per day (Depending on experience)

About the Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other support staff to help pupils access learning, develop essential life skills, and build confidence and independence. You will provide one-to-one and small-group support, adapting your approach to meet individual learning, communication, emotional, and behavioural needs.

Core Responsibilities of the SEND Teaching Assistant

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEND, SEMH, and other additional learning needs.
• Help pupils access classroom activities, complete learning tasks, and develop greater independence.
• Support emotional regulation, communication, social interaction, and positive behaviour.
• Adapt learning activities and support strategies to meet pupils' individual needs and abilities.
• Build positive and trusting relationships while maintaining consistent boundaries and expectations.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and wider support staff to monitor pupils' progress and provide tailored assistance.

As the Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant, You Should Have

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND, SEMH, or additional needs.
• An understanding of needs such as Autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, and communication challenges.
• A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach to supporting pupils with diverse needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to remain calm and consistent when responding to challenging or changing situations.
• A genuine commitment to inclusive education and helping young people achieve their potential.

To Work with GSL Education, You Must

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Hold an up-to-date CV and provide references covering the last two years.
• Have recent experience working with children or young people.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one.

If you are a caring and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant who wants to make a meaningful difference to young people's learning, confidence, and development, we welcome your application.

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 providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.

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