Trainee Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate professionals to join their team as Teaching Assistants in Scarborough. This role is perfect for individuals from a Health & Social Care background looking to transition into education. You will support young people with additional needs, helping them thrive emotionally, socially, and academically. The position offers a clear route into the education sector, with opportunities for training and professional development. If you're passionate about making a difference in young lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Fortnightly Pay

Access to Training and CPD

Ongoing Support from SEN Consultant

Opportunities for Long-Term Roles

Qualifications

• Experience in support work, residential care, or youth work is beneficial.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or group support to children with additional needs.
• Assist with personal care and life-skills development.

Skills

Compassionate Support

Personal Care

Life-Skills Development

De-escalation Techniques

Non-verbal Communication

Education

Psychology Degree

Health & Social Care Degree

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Trainee Teaching Assistant
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Contract: Full-Time, Part-Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: April, May and September 2025 start dates available
Salary: £1906 – £2275 per month
Make the Move into Education… Perfect for Health & Social Care Professionals and Graduates

Are you a compassionate professional from a Health & Social Care background looking for a meaningful new role supporting young people? GSL Education is inviting applications from care workers, support workers, healthcare assistants, psychology graduates, and health & social care graduates to join our team as SEN Teaching Assistants in Scarborough-based special educational needs provisions.

If you’ve ever considered a move into education, this is a great opportunity to apply your care experience in a school setting — helping children and young people thrive emotionally, socially, and academically.

As a Teaching Assistant, your role will include, but not be limited to:

• Providing 1:1 or group support to children with additional needs including Autism, SLD, and complex learning needs.
• Assisting with personal care and life-skills development, using a person-centred approach.
• Working closely with class teachers, therapists, and pastoral teams to deliver holistic support.
• Helping to create inclusive classroom environments that meet diverse needs.
• Applying your care experience to build trust and promote independence in pupils.

Ideal Backgrounds Include:

• Support Work (Adults or Children).
• Residential or Domiciliary Care.
• Youth Work or Family Support.
• Psychology and Health & Social Care Graduates.
• Experience with personal care, de-escalation techniques, or non-verbal communication is a beneficial, but not essential.

In return, GSL Education can offer you:

• A clear route into the education sector
• Fortnightly pay and term-time working
• Access to training and CPD including safeguarding, Team Teach, SEN Diploma, Level 2 Teaching Assistant Certificate and many more.
• Ongoing support from a specialist SEN Consultant.
• Opportunities for long-term roles or permanent contracts.

If you're looking for a rewarding new challenge, where your care experience can change young lives for the better, we want to hear from you!

To work with GSL Education as a Teaching Assistant in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, please upload your up-to-date CV via the application link and call Kerry Fowler, today!

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 a relevant enhanced DBS.