Special Needs Teaching Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; York; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support organization in York is seeking a compassionate Special Needs Teaching Assistant to positively impact students' lives. You will conduct tailored learning activities, monitor behavior, and implement individual development plans. Ideal candidates should have experience with children with disabilities or a desire to train. This role requires knowledge of safeguarding and adherence to recruitment checks, starting in September 2025.

Qualifications

• Must hold the Right to Work in the UK.
• Training in behavior management is desirable.
• Experience with children with disabilities or eagerness to train.

Responsibilities

• Conduct learning activities tailored to students' needs.
• Create and assess specialized learning activities.
• Monitor students' behavior and conduct.

Skills

Compassionate

Behavior management training

Experience with disabilities

Knowledge of ASC, ADHD, MLD, SEMH

Job description

Job Title: Special Needs Teaching Assistant

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GSL Education are seeking compassionate and dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant tomake a positive impact on students' lives by joining a Special Needs School in York, North Yorkshire, starting in September 2025.

Special Needs Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:

• Under the expert guidance and supervision of teacher, conduct learning activities differentiating and tailoring curriculum to meet the needs of assigned students with special needs.
• Create and assess specialised learning activities.
• Encourage students to collaborate and communicate with one another.
• Participate in creating, organising, and carrying out students' individual development plans.
• As students are learning, keep an eye on their behaviour and conduct and take action to address any complex, hard, or challenging issues.

Special Needs Teaching Assistant Requirements:

• Must hold the Right to Work in the UK.
• Training in behavior management and de-escalation techniques is desirable.
• Experience working with children who have a variety of disabilities and/or learning difficulties, or an eagerness to go through training.
• Be aware of and knowledgeable about different additional needs such as ASC, ADHD, MLD and SEMH.
• Confident in the delivery of pre-planned lessons and interventions.
• Hold a Child only DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for 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, please send your CV to Kerry Fowler or call our Hull office today. Alternatively, please visit the GSL Education website to apply online, or submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. We look forward to hearing from you!