Teaching Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Selby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational recruitment agency is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support learners in Hair and Beauty at a specialist provision near Selby. This full-time role involves assisting pupils during practical sessions, encouraging safe practices, and supporting behaviour regulation. Ideal candidates will have experience with SEND learners, strong communication skills, and a calm approach. An enhanced DBS is required. Apply by contacting Kerry Fowler and submitting your CV online.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting SEND or SEMH learners.
• Interest in vocational or practical learning.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Calm and supportive approach.
• Enhanced DBS required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during Hair and Beauty sessions.
• Encourage safe working practices.
• Assist with behaviour regulation.
• Work closely with vocational tutors.

Skills

Experience supporting SEND or SEMH learners

Strong communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Calm and supportive approach

Job description

Location: Selby Salary: £88 – £110 per day Contract: Full-Time Start Date: 19 January 2026

GSL Education are recruiting a Teaching Assistant to support learners studying Hair and Beauty within a specialist Alternative Provision near Selby.

About the School

The provision offers vocational pathways alongside core subjects for pupils with SEND and SEMH needs. Practical learning, clear routines and strong staff support help learners build confidence and employability skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during Hair and Beauty theory and practical sessions
• Encourage safe working practices and engagement
• Assist with behaviour regulation and confidence building
• Work closely with vocational tutors and support staff

Requirements

• Experience supporting SEND or SEMH learners
• Interest in vocational or practical learning
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Calm and supportive approach
• Enhanced DBS required

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.

GSL Education is an ethical, independent recruitment agency which aims to provide quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout East and North Yorkshire.

If you would like to apply for the position of Teaching Assistant (Hair and Beauty), please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit the GSL Education official website to apply online.