SEND Teaching Assistant - Harrogate

Justteachers Ltd; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd seeks a dedicated Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in the Harrogate area on a long‑term basis. This full‑time role starts September, with shortlisting already underway and a focus on inclusive education.

The role centers on helping SEND students engage in lessons, delivering tailored activities, and supporting wellbeing with a collaborative school team.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, youth work, or support work.
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, ideally in secondary settings.
• Strong knowledge of behaviour management, de-escalation, and emotional regulation approaches.
• Two professional references, ideally from education or school settings.

Responsibilities

• Support secondary SEND pupils to engage in lessons and school activities.
• Deliver tailored learning activities and differentiated support.
• Implement behaviour management, emotional regulation, and individual support plans.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to support progress and wellbeing.

Skills

Behaviour management

De-escalation strategies

Emotional regulation

Education

Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, youth work, or support work

Job description

About the role:

Justteachers is seeking a Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and inclusive school in the Harrogate area on a long‑term basis. This full‑time position is available to start September, with shortlisting currently underway.

The school is committed to providing a structured, nurturing, and inclusive environment where students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) can thrive both academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting secondary‑aged pupils with SEND to engage positively in lessons and the wider school environment
• Assisting with the delivery of tailored learning activities and differentiated support
• Implementing behaviour management strategies, emotional regulation techniques, and individual support plans
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to support student progress and wellbeing

Pre-requisites:

• Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, youth work, or support work
• Proven experience supporting children or young people with SEND, ideally in a secondary setting
• Strong knowledge of behaviour management, de‑escalation strategies, and emotional regulation approaches
• Two professional references, ideally from education or school‑based settings