Teaching Assistant - Hair and Beauty Learners

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support Hair and Beauty learners in York. The ideal candidate will assist in theoretical and practical sessions, encourage safe practices, and help with behaviour regulation. Experience with SEND or SEMH needs is preferred, along with strong communication skills. An enhanced DBS check is required. This role offers the chance to contribute positively to pupils' vocational education in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with SEND or SEMH needs.
• Interest or background in Hair and Beauty (an advantage).
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during Hair and Beauty sessions, both theory and practical.
• Encourage safe working practices and positive engagement.
• Assist with behaviour regulation, communication and confidence building.
• Help learners understand tasks, routines and vocational expectations.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Ability to build rapport

Confidence in vocational settings

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Hair and Beauty Learners

Job Title: Teaching Assistant - Hair and Beauty Learners

Teaching Assistant – Hair and Beauty Learners

GSL Education are seeking a Teaching Assistant to support Hair and Beauty learners within a specialist Alternative Provision in the York area. This role is ideal for someone confident supporting pupils who follow vocational pathways and benefit from hands‑on, structured learning experiences.

About the School

The provision offers a varied curriculum including core subjects, GCSEs and vocational programmes such as Hair and Beauty. Pupils often require additional emotional, behavioural or communication support, and benefit from practical learning, clear routines and consistent adult guidance.

Role Responsibilities

• Support pupils during Hair and Beauty sessions, both theory and practical.
• Encourage safe working practices and positive engagement.
• Assist with behaviour regulation, communication and confidence building.
• Help learners understand tasks, routines and vocational expectations.
• Work collaboratively with teaching and vocational staff to deliver personalised learning plans.

Requirements

• Experience supporting young people with SEND or SEMH needs.
• Interest or background in Hair and Beauty (not essential but an advantage).
• Strong communication, patience and the ability to build rapport.
• Confidence supporting behaviour and engagement in vocational settings.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.

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.